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…
Firstbeat Sports’ Stress and Recovery Feature Allows True Big Picture Player Monitoring
The impact of stress and effective recovery on athletic performance should not be underestimated and is being taken seriously by teams across the globe. The Stress and Recovery feature means…
Firstbeat’s Player Status Analysis Platform Monitors Long-Term Trends | SportTechie
This week at the CES 2018, Firstbeat revealed Player Status Analysis as the next addition to the Firstbeat Sports physiological monitoring platform. This feature combines advanced sports science and analytics…
How to Utilize Wellness Data to Become a Highly Successful Personal Trainer
The UK’s top PTs explain how data is integral to offering a better service and growing your business. The Personal Training landscape has changed significantly in the last few years….
How to Keep Your Stress Levels in Check When Hybrid Working
The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of people into remote work and we have learned that it’s possible to do a lot of jobs and work tasks remotely. Hybrid working, which…
Firstbeat Announces Innovative Player Status Analysis to Prevent Athletic Injuries in Professional Sports
Las Vegas, Nevada – Today at CES 2018, Firstbeat revealed Player Status Analysis as the next significant addition to the Firstbeat Sports physiological monitoring platform. Keenly focused on empowering every…
How To Become a Successful Personal Trainer in 2023 (According to One of the World’s Most Sought-After PTs)
If you’re a PT or fitness professional, then you know that the world of personal training is changing. It’s no longer just about creating a gym workout plan – to…
Holiday Greetings
We wish you a relaxing holiday season and a happy new year! Our support services will be on vacation from December 24, 2017 through January 1, 2018. Starting from January…
Resting Heart Rate – How to Utilize Heart Rate Information in Firstbeat Life
Resting heart rate is a key component in detecting stress and recovery as part of the Firstbeat Life™ service. A reliably measured resting heart rate forms a strong foundation for interpreting…
Quiet Quitting or Healthy Living?
The term ”Quiet quitting’’ has been trending lately. Unlike the name suggests, it doesn’t actually mean quitting your job, but rather that you are quitting the idea of always going…
Dark Days in the North Spells Mounting Stress for Finns
Finnish winters pose an enormous challenge for humans and the impact can be seen with technology. Finland’s capital of Helsinki is located on the country’s southern border on the Baltic…
Back to Work – How to Support Your Employees and Avoid Post-Summertime Blues
A longer holiday from work can do wonders for well-being. But, on the other hand not all holidays are always restorative and for some, going back to work can feel…
Firstbeat to Map Out US Markets Through Kasvu Open 2017 Grow to USA Award
Firstbeat is one of three companies to win participation in the Kasvu Open 2017 Grow to USA program. The winners were announced at the finals of Finland’s largest Growth Venture…
How to Support Your Employees’ Professional Development – a Crucial Factor in Good Work Performance
With the summer holiday season coming up, things are slowing down in many companies. This is a terrific opportunity to put emphasis on your employees’ professional development. Updating one’s skill…
What Does a Good Work-Life Balance Mean to You?
It’s a popular topic of discussion nowadays, but what does work-life balance really mean? Work-life balance is about how we use our time, resources, and energy between these two aspects…
How to Help Your Employees Manage Stress – Tools for the Employer and HR
The word “stress” often has a negative meaning. However, the truth is that without stress we would find it very hard to cope with our day to day lives. Stress…
USA Field Hockey Announces Firstbeat as Official Heartbeat Analytics Partner
Jyväskylä, Finland – This week, USA Field Hockey and Firstbeat Sports announced a 3-year partnership which will ensure coaches and athletes have access to cutting-edge training load and recovery monitoring…
Presenteeism and Why It Matters for Every Employer – 4 Key Steps to Prevent Presenteeism
Presenteeism refers to lost productivity when an employee is working but not fully functioning. This may be due to, for example, illness, workload, or lack of motivation. Especially in the…