How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches
Discover how a good athlete management system optimizes training, prevents injuries, and improves performance for teams and coaches.
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Understanding Heart Rate Zones in Soccer: Insights from Firstbeat Sports Data
At Firstbeat Sports, we’ve utilized our extensive big data to compare the time youth soccer players and men’s professionals spend in each heart rate zone during their training sessions. The…
Time Spent in Different Heart Rate Zones in Ice Hockey
Using data from our Firstbeat big database, we’ve analyzed the time ice hockey players spend in various heart rate zones, with a focus on how this differs by age. Higher…
How Long Basketball Players Spend Training Each Week According to Age
Recent analysis from our Firstbeat big database provides interesting insights into how training time and intensity are distributed among basketball players of various ages. Our data reveals that younger basketball…
Differences in Acute Load in Younger vs Older Players
Using our Firstbeat big database, we have analyzed the typical Acute Load (7-day TRIMP sum) across different age groups in men’s basketball, ice hockey, and soccer. The data shows that…
Rugby vs. American Football: How Do Their Training Styles Differ?
When it comes to the world of sports, rugby and American football often draw comparisons due to their physicality and team-oriented gameplay. A number of successful rugby players have even…
Optimizing Real-Time Athlete Monitoring Through Historical Data Analysis
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…
Domenik TheodorouPerformance Coach, RASTA Vechta
Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance
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…
Graham StarkSports Scientist
How to Maximize Use of Firstbeat During Return to Competition
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
Domenik TheodorouPerformance Coach, RASTA Vechta
Maximizing Athletic Performance with Lap Management: A Comprehensive Guide
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…
Joel WenningJoel Wenning, Customer Success Manager, Firstbeat
How I Use Firstbeat in Professional Sports to Identify Trends in Players’ Fitness
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…
Domenik TheodorouPerformance Coach, RASTA Vechta
Firstbeat Heart Rate Sensors with Straps vs Heart Rate Sensors with Vests – What’s the Difference?
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
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…
Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring
The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Without athlete buy-in, it will likely be difficult to get reliable and valid data. Of…
Graham StarkSports Scientist
How to Use Firstbeat Sports in Practice – A Quick Guide for Coaches
Coaching a sports team requires careful management of training, player performance, and recovery. Making informed decisions is crucial to maximize your team’s potential and achieving success on the field. One…
Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches
The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery…
Firstbeat Sports Post-Season Review – 2022 Highlights from NCAA Women’s Soccer
A growing number of collegiate athletes are benefiting from technology as they pursue their performance dreams. With 2022 coming to an end, we thought we’d take a look back at…
How To Gain Maximum Benefits Following Your Team’s World Cup Break
With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, many European soccer teams are having a short break during this time. This break period allows teams to build their strategies, work…
Christoph RottensteinerPh.D., Country Manager DACH, Firstbeat