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5 reasons why your VO2max is not increasing

Why Isn’t My VO2max Increasing? 4+1 Things You Should Know

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.

Doing physical activity has many benefits

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5 Significant Benefits of Increasing Physical Activity

Remind yourself of the physical and mental health benefits of increased physical activity.

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Ask the Expert: One Workout. One Goal. Why Knowing the Benefit of Each Workout Matters.

Mastering the sometimes-complex relationship between each workout and its role in your development is the key to improving your performance.

Terhi Pollari challenged herself at Nordenskjöldloppet

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Nordenskiöldsloppet 2019 – Taking physical and mental performance to the extreme

See how one Firstbeat employee prepared for, and completed, the 200km Nordenskiöldsloppet race

How you body adapts to heat and humidity

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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.

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Ask the Expert: What Is Training Load? And How Can It Help Me?

Training Load gives you is the ability to see and track the amount strain placed on your body as a result of your recorded activities over time.

VO2max describes your cardiorespiratory fitness and aerobic performance capacity.

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What Every Cyclist Should Know about VO2max and Your Garmin Watch or Cycling Computer

What VO2max measures and how it is measured. How VO2max is used to personalize feedback, and what you can do to boost your own VO2max.

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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.

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3 Ways to Live Better in 2019

3 invaluable tips from a leading wellness expert to help you live better this year.

Firstbeat Training Effect and Real-Time Coaching

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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.

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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.

Personalized Training Plan recommends how to exercise

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How and When Should I Exercise? The Right Plan Changes with You

Personalized Training Plan offers workouts tailored just for you. Your fitness level and training history are used to help you achieve your goals safely and effectively.