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…
Have you been dreaming about being fitter and more able to fully enjoy life, with the energy to do the things that you enjoy after work? Maybe start a new…
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….
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…
Physical activity and fitness level are associated with better recovery and stress management. Even a small increase in fitness improves your energy level and ability to recover. The Training Effect feature of Firstbeat Life wellness solution will help you optimize and balance your training better.
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
The strong link between physical fitness and health is undeniable. After all, a 10% improvement in fitness can add 10 more ‘quality years’ to your life*. But did you know that…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
VO2max is the number that describes your cardiorespiratory fitness. It’s a single number that captures your heart, lungs, circulatory system, and muscles work all working independently and together. And, not…
In this interview, Firstbeat Physiology Research Manager Tero Myllymäki, M.Sc., explains the physiology of sleep, how sleep experts define good sleep, and why sleep stages are important.
Bad sleep can leave anyone struggling for answers. Why can’t I sleep? Why am I so tired in the morning? Why can’t I find the motivation to exercise and focus at work? Using a wearable device to track your sleep a good way to capture longer trends.
It would be sweet if just sleeping better would equal losing more weight. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. You need to exercise, eat well and sleep well to successfully manage your weight.
Firstbeat’s advanced performance analytics were introduced in a near-record 20 new devices in 2019. Things also stayed busy on the research and development front.
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.