Firstbeat Graph: How to Interpret it to Understand Your Stress, Recovery, and Exercise Status
Stress, recovery and physical activity are part of everyday life. The key is finding the right balance between them. Accurate physiological measurements and the Firstbeat Graph reveal a view of…
Firstbeat Technologies Renews Focus on Corporate Wellness and Sports as Firstbeat Licensing Business Is Acquired by Garmin
Press Release June 30, 2020 On June 30, 2020, Firstbeat Analytics Oy was acquired by Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN). Firstbeat Analytics Oy operates the consumer technologies licensing business that previously functioned…
Firstbeat Update on the Coronavirus Situation
The exceptional and still expanding situation relating to coronavirus is impacting us all. At Firstbeat, we’re doing everything we can to slow down the spreading of the disease, take care…
Introducing the Firstbeat Sleep Solution for Consumer Products
Firstbeat Technologies, the industry’s leading provider of physiological analytics for health, fitness and performance, has introduced an all-new, sleep-oriented feature set. Firstbeat Sleep Solution is comprised of a trio of…
What’s a Good VO2max for Me? Fitness, Age, Men and Women.
VO2max is the number that describes your cardiorespiratory fitness. It’s a single number that captures your heart, lungs, circulatory system, and muscles work all working independently and together. And, not…
Ask the Expert: What Is a Good Night’s Sleep?
In this interview, Firstbeat Physiology Research Manager Tero Myllymäki, M.Sc., explains the physiology of sleep, how sleep experts define good sleep, and why sleep stages are important.
Happy Holidays!
Firstbeat wishes everyone a relaxing holiday season and energetic new year! The elves of our support services will be taking a break during the holidays between Dec 24-26, 2018, and…
How Can I Sleep Better at Night? Tips to Start Today.
Bad sleep can leave anyone struggling for answers. Why can’t I sleep? Why am I so tired in the morning? Why can’t I find the motivation to exercise and focus at work? Using a wearable device to track your sleep a good way to capture longer trends.
Firstbeat wins Best Smart Wearables Platform/Technology in Future Digital Awards 2018
The Future Digital Awards are given to companies that Juniper Research believes have made significant progress within their sector during the previous year, and are now poised to make considerable…
Year in Review 2019: Firstbeat Sports, Fitness, and Lifestyle Wearables
Firstbeat’s advanced performance analytics were introduced in a near-record 20 new devices in 2019. Things also stayed busy on the research and development front.
Firstbeat Sports App Update Unlocks Remote Training Capabilities and Fitness Monitoring
Jyväskylä, Finland, May 14, 2018 — Firstbeat Sports is excited to announce a transformative update to the Firstbeat Sports iPhone app. The app is available immediately to all Firstbeat Sports…
New Research Reveals Vital Link Between Alcohol Intake and Sleep Quality Using Real-World Data
Key points: Study utilized data from over 4,000 men and women in real-world conditions Heart rate variability (HRV) offers objective insight into restorative power of sleep Even a single drink…