We face a lot of different stressors throughout the day. Feeling hurried, general stress, mental and social pressure, a constant flow of stimuli, physical load, and unhealthy lifestyle habits all…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, 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
Sleep and recovery are not the same thing. You can sleep eight hours a night without having any physiological recovery. The key is getting enough good quality sleep. Firstbeat Life…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Stress has a negative connotation but, in reality, it’s not dangerous and you don’t need to avoid it. The important thing is making sure it is in proportion to your…
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…
Boreout can impact you physically and mentally. Learn to find your optimal zone.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The results of returning to typical exercise routines for one individual after suffering from Covid-19.
Alastair DavidsonContent Specialist, Firstbeat
How business can support staff well-being during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Alastair DavidsonContent Specialist, Firstbeat
HRV from a practical perspective: what it is, what it can tell you about your body’s physiology, and what you should be aware of when interpreting it.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
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.
A look at how the Coronavirus lockdown has impacted our staff, using Firstbeat Bodyguard measurement results.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
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.