Ergonomics & Health

Lattenrost: wie wichtig ist der wirklich für deinen Schlaf?

Slatted bed base: how important is it really for your sleep?

BeSports, April 30 2026 3 Read minutes

You've invested a lot of time choosing your mattress: firmness, material, trial sleep. But what's underneath? For many sleepers, it's still the same slatted frame that's been in the bed base for 15 years. Bad idea. A 7-zone mattress on a rigid board loses half of its ergonomic effect. Here's an honest assessment of why the bed base is often underestimated. What does a slatted frame actually do? Three things: Suspension: It yields where there's pressure (shoulder, hip) and supports where needed (lumbar, knee). This enhances the effect of the 7-zone mattress. Ventilation: Air can circulate under the mattress. This...
7-Zonen-Matratze: Vor- und Nachteile. Was bringt's wirklich?

7-Zone Mattress: Pros and Cons. What's it really good for?

BeSports, April 30 2026 3 Read minutes

"7-zone mattress" is on almost every second mattress label today. What's behind it, and is it really better than a normal mattress, or clever marketing? Honest answer: both. What are 7 zones anyway? A 7-zone mattress is not divided into 7 equally firm areas. The zones are ergonomically divided: Head: a little softer so that the neck is not hyperextended Shoulder: significantly softer so that the shoulder can sink in when sleeping on the side Lumbar: firmer to support the lower back Pelvis: medium-firm, even pressure distribution Thighs: medium-firm Knees: a little softer Feet: firmer, less support needed The division...
Welche Matratze bei Rückenschmerzen? Der ehrliche Ratgeber

Which mattress for back pain? The honest guide

BeSports, April 30 2026 4 Read minutes

Do you wake up stiffer in the morning than when you went to bed in the evening? This is rarely due to age and often due to the mattress. A worn out or too soft mattress forces your spine into an unnatural curve, which your muscles have to compensate for all night long. The result: tension, back pain, poor sleep. This guide tells you what matters when choosing a mattress for back pain. Without advertising jargon and without claiming to replace a medical diagnosis. How your mattress affects your back When lying down, your spine should maintain the same natural...
Die richtige Matratze für deinen Rücken

The Right Mattress for Your Back

Florian Schnoor, April 24 2026 2 Read minutes

Ergonomics & Health: Why the Right Mattress is Crucial for Your Back Healthy Sleep is No Accident Back pain, tension, or restless sleep are not uncommon – and in most cases, the cause lies where many wouldn't expect it: with the wrong sleeping surface. The reality is clear:Your body spends about a third of its life in bed.If the support during this time is incorrect, long-term problems will arise. 👉 This is precisely where the topic of ergonomics begins. Why Ergonomics in Sleep is So Crucial Ergonomics means: Your body is supported in such a way that it maintains its...