Life’s Not Always a Day at the Beach, But There’s a Lot We Can Do to Enjoy a Smoother, More Balanced Ride!
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We here at Firstbeat – together with wellness providers around the world – are in the business of discussing different viewpoints and strategies for balancing our busy lives better, to…
About Exercise, Alcohol and Recovery
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If the goal is to improve fitness, training must be matched with good recovery. One of the factors known to have a negative effect on recovery is alcohol.
Firstbeat at CES and Looking Forward to 2017
The new year, 2017, got off to a quick start for Firstbeat with a strong showing in Las Vegas, at CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics showcase.
Why Should I Exercise, If I Don’t Feel Like It?
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Battling stress and tiredness isn’t easy, but there are a few things you can do to help yourself.
Towards and Through the Holidays with Less Stress and More Balance!
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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…
Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment – Reflections and Take-Home Messages from the SentryOne Group Project
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16 staff members of SentryOne took part in a Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment for the 3rd time since 2013. Here´s how it turned out.
Focus on Recovery: Firstbeat Helps Cross-fit Athletes Stay Goal-Oriented
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Staying goal-oriented in training is important, and today my daily challenge is to maximize recovery. There are times when my head is tired, but my body feels alert and ready to go.
VO2max the Ultimate Resource for Conquering Your Health and Performance Goals
This technology is new to many, but the groundwork for this revolutionary step has been carefully developed and curated by Firstbeat for well over a decade.
HIIT as a way to spice up your fitness routine?
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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 world.
Beyond Heart Rate: Heart Rate Variability
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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.
Top 5 Tips for Charging Your Batteries and Recovering During the Summer
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There is more to a vacation than closing the office door and plugging in the personal re-charger. Here’s our TOP 5 list of things to remember on a vacation.
Case Wellness Specialist & Acupressure Massage Mat
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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…