My colleague Satu Tuominen’s recent blog (in Finnish here) discussed exercise and the role of alcohol when trying to make fitness gains and ensure sufficient recovery. I will translate and…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
2016 was quite a year, and we have great expectations for 2017. The new year, 2017, got off to a quick start for Firstbeat with a strong showing in Las…
Joni KettunenCEO and co-founder, Firstbeat
During a recent visit to the grocery store, I met an older gentlemen in the checkout lane. As he transferred the modest contents of his shopping basket to the conveyor…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
The holidays are ahead – be it Christmas, the New Year, Hanukkah, or some other holiday at the end of the year. During the lead-up period, the topic of holiday…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with SentryOne, when 16 staff members took part in a Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment for the 3rd time since 2013 (read the case…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Free translation from blog text ”Firstbeat apuna urheilijan palautumisen analysoinnissa” written by CrossFit competitor and CrossFit coach Laura Isopoussu. Staying goal-oriented in training is important, and today my daily challenge…
Fitness is more than just a feeling. It is a real and measurable part of you. Thanks in large part to the efforts of Firstbeat researchers and developers, easy access…
Herman BonnerCommunications Specialist, Firstbeat
HIIT is a trendy form of training today – according to American College of Sports Medicine’s Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends 2015, it’s the no. 2 fitness trend in the…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Heart rate variability (HRV) is the physiological phenomenon of variation in the time interval between consecutive heartbeats. The level of HRV varies a lot between individuals, but in general terms, high HRV is viewed as a marker of good fitness and health.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
In Finland and much of Europe, it’s time for the summer holidays, with people typically taking 2-5 weeks off to travel, spend time at summer cottages, or just slow down…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
2 weeks ago I had a chance to attend the Institute of Functional Medicine’s annual international conference in San Diego, where the theme was innovative movement and restorative strategies. Firstbeat’s…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
I get often asked by our customers, what it means when their resources are decreasing and whether it is dangerous or not. Resources decrease, if recovery is not sufficient in…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat