Start of the year often acts as a natural pause point. Some people may have set New Year’s resolutions, while others simply feel a renewed motivation to make changes in…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Lift & Lead is a group of 40-something women whose aim is to support each other in well-being and in life. The group members have in common an active lifestyle…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The body does not recognize calendars or deadlines – it responds to light and darkness. Yet we spend most of our time indoors under artificial lighting, where natural light no…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Cold and heat exposure are widely used methods to support recovery, stress management, and overall wellbeing. This blog contrasts some of the benefits of exposure to cold elements, such as…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
You might agree that last years have been quite a roller coaster worldwide, to say the least, and of course, we all have our own personal ups and downs. Despite…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
As we get closer to the end of the year, there seems to be a lot going on, and this can have a significant effect on our physical and mental…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The well-being and performance of key personnel and leadership teams is at the heart of the organization’s success. In the midst of leading, decision-making, and navigating change, the leaders’ stress…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
At times, stress seems like a buzzword that’s used so much that we simply accept it without paying much notice. “We all have stress; just deal with it”… However, we…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, often accompanied by a wide range of symptoms that can feel overwhelming. Understanding these changes and implementing effective strategies can empower…
Burnout isn’t just a personal struggle; it’s a business crisis. Every day, unaddressed stress chips away at productivity, engagement, and retention. Employees aren’t just tired; they’re exhausted, disengaged, and quietly…
Tim WrightCommercial Director, Firstbeat UK
Subjectively speaking (based on self-reporting), women experience more stress than men, and objective, heart rate variability -based data seems to concur with this: women have more physiological stress than men. The result is perhaps surprising because women do more things “right” (or at least better than men…) when it comes to recovery. This blog discusses the differences between men and women in the area of stress, recovery and sleep – and speculates on some of the possible explanations and effects on daily well-being.
The common goal shared by health and wellness professionals is to make a positive impact on clients’ lives. Understanding clients’ physiological condition can have a great difference as it helps…
Joni KettunenCEO and co-founder, Firstbeat
Translated from Satu Tuominen’s original blog in Finnish. Would you like to recover better to improve your resilience and be able to meet life’s demands and challenges in a more…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
With the Wellness Factors reporting, Firstbeat Life service providers gain a clear overview of their clients’ well-being, which is articulated in a language that transforms coaching into everyday actions.
Tero MyllymäkiHead of Physiology Research, Firstbeat
In this blog, I will discuss two fairly typical Firstbeat Life cases by sharing “the story behind the data”, a few highlights of the result, as well as action points…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
To wear or not to wear…? Sensible use of wearable devices is an important consideration for coaches who want to utilize data to add depth to their programs and motivate…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
For more than two decades Firstbeat has been a pioneer in the use of physiological data and analytics to improve sports performance and employee well-being. We have always built our…
Tero MyllymäkiHead of Physiology Research, Firstbeat
Accurate physiological data allows you to understand what is really going on in a client’s life and reveals the effects of their daily choices on their overall well-being. It can…
You can train as hard as you want, day after day, but if you’re not looking at the big picture, recovering enough, and sleeping enough, your performance is not going…