Valparaiso Women’s Soccer Joins the Firstbeat Team
“Firstbeat Sports stood out because not only did it have the real time monitoring component but it also had the Heart Rate Variability (HRV) piece built into the system. The…
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.
Real-time TRIMP/min: How to Use the Firstbeat Sports App Feature in Training
From replicating game intensity to aiding player rehab, monitoring TRIMP/min has wide-ranging benefits.
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.
How Is the Kent State Men’s Basketball Using Firstbeat Sports?
The Kent State men’s basketball team is utilizing Firstbeat Sports Team solution in monitoring the training load and recovery of the players. – We use Firstbeat heart rate monitors and…
Interpreting Acute vs Chronic Training Load – A Firstbeat Sports Feature
A comprehensive breakdown of the Acute vs Chronic Training Load feature in Firstbeat Sports.
Why Monitor Internal Load in Elite Sports?
A look at the what, how and why of internal load monitoring and why it should form part of your training program.
How to Make Working from Home Work for You
Put these steps in place and enjoy the benefits of remote working.
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.
3 Types of Psychological Stress Affecting Athletes In-season
What exactly are these stressors and how can coaches and athletes identify them in order to adjust and, ultimately, limit the negative impact they can have?
Blue Monday and the January Blues – What Firstbeat Data Reveals
The Firstbeat database offers some positive news for the month of January.
4 Tips to Help You Thrive in the First Week Back at Work
Hit the ground running in 2019 with these tips about returning to work.
Visma Ski Classics in 7 European Countries: Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment Is on the Trail
Skimarathon Team Austria takes part in Visma Ski Classics sponsored by Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment, revealing Work-Life balance under extreme conditions.
Want to Make Your Holidays Healthier?
Christmas is wonderful, but not the healthiest time of the year. Discover how you can enjoy a fulfilling holiday and start the new year well balanced.
Why “How Fast” Is the Wrong Question for Runners?
Running pace is not the most valuable lens through which to examine your runs. Shifting your focus towards training intensity can be a real game changer.
How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise During the Cold Winter Months
As the cold nights begin, fitness expert John Allison reveals how to stay motivated to exercise.
Jokerit Helsinki Optimizing Performance and Recovery
Jokerit Helsinki ice hockey is playing their first season in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The team started to apply Firstbeat Sports in order to be better prepared for tight…
Is Hidden Stress Holding You Down? 5 Reasons You Don’t Always Recognize Stress
It is not always easy to recognize when you are suffering from too much strain or inadequate recovery. Discover the reasons for hidden stress.