Heart rate variability (HRV) seems to be on everyone’s lips these days, at least those who are interested in monitoring their own or their clients’ sleep, recovery, performance or overall…
Tiina HoffmanM.Sc., Exercise Physiologist
It’s easy to track the miles you run, the hours you cycle and the calories you burn. You can even check your heart rate along the way. But how do…
For the second year in a row, the DFB Cup final is the last chance for Eintracht Frankfurt to secure a place in European competition for next season. Utilizing the Firstbeat Sports system, the training load of all players are monitored, so that everyone can be performing at his best in Berlin.
Recorded Webinar
Recorded Webinar
Recorded Webinar
Recorded Webinar
Firstbeat’s 2018 HRV Summit saw experts and industry leaders from corporate wellness gather at Lords Cricket Ground on May 3-4. The two-day event included plenty of healthy and thought-provoking discussion around occupational health, and how to help employers help employees be at their best both mentally and physically.
You don’t always need long mindfulness exercises or a yoga retreat to relieve stress. Discover 4 easy things you can do to help defuse your lifestyle.
This week is Mental Health Awareness week in the UK. The focus for 2018 is stress – an issue that affects millions across the country and is a key factor…
Can a 50-year old be as fit as 20-year old? Yes they can! At least if we consider VO2max. VO2max is generally regarded as the best indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness….
The role daily choices play in affecting your wellbeing cannot be underestimated. We all know a healthy work-life balance can help make you a healthier, happier person, but sometimes remembering…
The pitfalls of absenteeism are well-known, but what about that other workplace phenomenon…presenteeism? According to a study carried out by Deloitte in 2017, presenteeism is costing UK businesses between £17-26…
Tim WrightCommercial Director, Firstbeat UK
In Finland, 20-30% of adults take part in alcohol-free January to break off a pattern of heavier alcohol use associated with the Holidays, and similar campaigns have surfaced internationally, at…
Tiina HoffmanM.Sc., Exercise Physiologist
As part of the Firstbeat Sports webinar series, Sean Conaty of the University of Eastern Michigan delivered his insights into the practical side of using data to enhance performance for…
Herman BonnerCommunications Specialist, Firstbeat
As the wearable industry’s leading provider of physiological analytics, Firstbeat works with top brands to give wearable users the best fitness, health, and performance insights possible. Benefiting from this unique…
Herman BonnerCommunications Specialist, Firstbeat
You may have heard that your fitness level is determined by your genetics. This is true. Luckily, that’s not the whole story. Experts say that about half of the variation…
Herman BonnerCommunications Specialist, Firstbeat
When it comes to your health and fitness, it’s easy to ask the wrong questions. “Am I fit?” is one of these questions that just creates problems. It’s a dead…
Herman BonnerCommunications Specialist, Firstbeat
Weight management and healthy eating are issues that wellness professionals face every day with their clients. However, nutritionists, wellness coaches and personal trainers need to look beyond the meal tray…
Tiina HoffmanM.Sc., Exercise Physiologist