Optimizing Real-Time Athlete Monitoring Through Historical Data Analysis
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This article is written by Domenik Theodorou, a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Prior to his…
Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance
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As part of sleep awareness week, March 13-19, it seems a good time to have a look at the subject and how you can utilize Firstbeat Sports to monitor your…
How to Maximize Use of Firstbeat During Return to Competition
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In this article, I’ll outline my strategy for RTC processes and elaborate on how I use Firstbeat to improve decision-making during this phase. I categorize RTC into “off-court” and “on-court” rehab
Maximizing Athletic Performance with Lap Management: A Comprehensive Guide
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Unlocking the full potential of your athletes and optimizing training requires a strategic approach. The Lap Management tool is your key to achieving this. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore…
How I Use Firstbeat in Professional Sports to Identify Trends in Players’ Fitness
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This article is written by Domenik Theodorou, a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Before his current…
Firstbeat Heart Rate Sensors with Straps vs Heart Rate Sensors with Vests – What’s the Difference?
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Heart rate data forms the basis of multiple performance metrics used in professional sports. These metrics support decision-making and facilitate effective athlete and team performance management. Key metrics that rely…
Prepare Athletes for Game Demands Using Maximal Intensity Periods by Firstbeat Sports
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In this article, we’ll introduce the Maximal Intensity Periods feature by Firstbeat Sports and explain how you can use it to: Train as you play – gain insights into the…
Make Confident Coaching Decisions with Firstbeat’s Weekly Reporting
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In this article, we’ll introduce the Weekly Reporting feature from Firstbeat Sports. As a coach, you can use this feature to: See key training load data over a 7-day period…
Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring
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The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Without athlete buy-in, it will likely be difficult to get reliable and valid data. Of…
How to Use Firstbeat Sports in Practice – A Quick Guide for Coaches
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Coaching a sports team requires careful management of training, player performance, and recovery. Making informed decisions is crucial to maximize your team’s potential and achieving success on the field. One…
Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches
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The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery…
Firstbeat Sports Post-Season Review – 2022 Highlights from NCAA Women’s Soccer
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A growing number of collegiate athletes are benefiting from technology as they pursue their performance dreams. With 2022 coming to an end, we thought we’d take a look back at…