“We Have a Problem in the UK in Terms of Productivity”, Professor Sir Cary Cooper Offers His Solution
The president of the CIPD speaks on the issues of poor productivity, long hours culture and work-life balance.
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.
How Away Fixtures and Road Trips Impact Player Recovery
Recovery is crucial when facing a hectic fixture schedule. That’s why getting it right during road trips is so important.
NHL Spectacle in the Cologne Shark Tank
Firstbeat Sports users Cologne Sharks took on the Edmonton Oilers in Cologne this month as part of the NHL Global Series.
Highlights of Our Recent Firstbeat Events in London: Towards Better Corporate Performance and Healthier Employees
A review of the Corporate Breakfast and Professional User Workshop events held in London.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
5 Simple Ways to Increase Physical Activity on National Fitness Day
On National Fitness Day we look at five easy steps to increase your physical activity.
How to Reduce Negative Effects of Stress and Improve Vitality Through Nutrition
Wellness specialist Diana T Hooft explains how giving your body the proper nutrition it needs can benefit you physically and mentally.
From Athletes to Everyman – Why Does Fitness Matter?
Fitness Level is an exciting new feature to Lifestyle Assessment – all it takes is 30 minutes of continuous, moderate to brisk walking on flat terrain.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The Dose Makes the Medicine – Moderate Physical Activity Improves Mental Health
Regular exercise is good for you body and mind. However, more training isn’t always better and exercising too much might have a negative impact on mental health. Firstbeat Training Load gives essential insight into the proper amount of exercise.
Want to Boost Your Productivity at Work? Here’s How Increasing Physical Activity Can Help
Introducing physical activity into your routine can improve multiple areas important for workplace productivity.
Understanding Athlete Training Load: The Benefits of Real-Time Monitoring
Real-time monitoring offers insights that inform decisions like adjusting the intensity and layout of the ongoing practice to make sure predetermined targets are met.
Anaerobic Training, Sprint to Success
Anaerobic capacity is the key factor behind short and intense efforts, like sprinting. A good way to improve your speed or anaerobic power is high-intensity interval training.
Tips to Maintain Work Productivity and Recovery During the Heatwave
When the temperatures rise it can be hard to stay on track, and even harder to get effective recovery. This blog reveals some quick tips to help you be at your best during the heatwave.
The Physical and Mental Stress of Rally – How Does a WRC Driver Cope?
It is not just the driving skill that counts for a rally driver. Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment proved that adequate recovery and good cardiorespiratory fitness are essential for WRC driver Teemu Suninen.
How Long Does It Take to Lose Your Fitness?
Just as your fitness improves over time, it declines if you stop training. Significant reductions in your cardiorespiratory fitness, that is VO2max, occur already within 2 to 4 weeks of detraining.
How to Design Your Weekend to Boost Recovery for the Working Week
With Saturday many people’s ‘most stressful day’, your weekend might not be as full of recovery as you first thought. Here are tips to boost your recovery.
At the Heart of Stress and Recovery
Stress can be defined as a situation where the demands that a person is faced with are greater than the available resources. Stress can also be described as the body’s physical and mental adaptation to real or perceived change.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
A Good Night’s Sleep, What Does It Mean?
It is not just how much you sleep but also how well you sleep that counts. Firstbeat Sleep Quality Assessment takes into account the amount of sleep and the quality of the recovery.