Measuring Heart Rate Variability – Key to Deeper Understanding of Well-Being
#Stress & Recovery
Translated from Satu Tuominen’s original blog in Finnish. Would you like to recover better to improve your resilience and be able to meet life’s demands and challenges in a more…
A Journey Beyond the Numbers of Wellbeing
#Firstbeat Life
With the Wellness Factors reporting, Firstbeat Life service providers gain a clear overview of their clients’ well-being, which is articulated in a language that transforms coaching into everyday actions.
Optimizing Real-Time Athlete Monitoring Through Historical Data Analysis
#Sports Coaching
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
#Sports Coaching
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
#Sports Coaching
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
Micro-Cycle Periodization in Soccer – How to Structure the Game Week
#Sports Coaching
Preparing for each game is perhaps one of the most important considerations when coaches are planning their weekly training schedule, as they aim to arrive at game day with players as fresh as possible.
Maximizing Athletic Performance with Lap Management: A Comprehensive Guide
#Sports Coaching
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
#Sports Coaching
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…
Physiological Data as the Starting Point in Lifestyle Coaching: Discussion on Two Firstbeat Life Cases
#Wellness Coaching #Firstbeat Life
In this blog, I will discuss two fairly typical Firstbeat Life cases by sharing “the story behind the data”, a few highlights of the result, as well as action points…
Firstbeat Heart Rate Sensors with Straps vs Heart Rate Sensors with Vests – What’s the Difference?
#Sports Coaching
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
#Sports Coaching
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
#Sports Coaching
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…