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…
Lactate Threshold and How to Run Faster for Longer
Early running goals are often as simple as completing your first 5k or 10k race. It’s isn’t long, however, before these initial targets and the joy of conquering them are…
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.
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.
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.
Why Isn’t My VO2max Increasing? Tips for Improving Faster
This article explores four common reasons why your VO2max might not be increasing as quickly as you hoped and what you can do about it.
Heat and Humidity Acclimatization: How Your Body Adapts and What to Expect
Exposure to hot, humid environments trigger physiological adaptations that enable to perform better in those conditions.
Key Takeaways About the Future of Wearables from Firstbeat Summit 2019
The annual Firstbeat HRV Summit brings experts together from around the world to explore how analysis of heart rate and heart rate variability data can be deployed in new and better ways.
How One Insight Can Help Novice Runners Avoid Burnout, Injury, and Become Runners for Life
Inspired beginners often run faster, farther, and more often than they should. This often creates problems down the road that can prevent you from brining.
Top Health and Fitness Wearable Features According to Users in 2018
Which Firstbeat powered features for wearables were the most interesting to health, fitness, and performance enthusiasts in 2018? Here’s what our analysis reveals.
Advancing Physiological Analytics: Firstbeat CEO Joni Kettunen, Ph.D., Talks Science and Development at CES 2019
Firstbeat CEO Joni Kettunen shares the science behind the company’s advanced performance analytics and insight into a continuous development cycle for improvement.
DCRainmaker at Firstbeat HRV Summit 2018
Ray Maker of DCRainmaker.com took the stage at Firstbeat HRV Summit 2018 to share his thoughts on the future of wearables.