What Can Physiological Data Reveal About Your Clients?
Accurate physiological data allows you to understand what is really going on in a client’s life and reveals the effects of their daily choices on their overall well-being. It can…
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There Is No Fitness Without Wellness – How Firstbeat Life Provides Value for Personal Trainers and Gym Owners
You can train as hard as you want, day after day, but if you’re not looking at the big picture, recovering enough, and sleeping enough, your performance is not going…
There is No Right Way to Enjoy the Summer Holidays – Discover What Works Best for You
An all-inclusive vacation resort recently organized the “best summer vacationer” competition here in Finland and Firstbeat Life measurements were used to determine the winner. The couple who had the best…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Get a Comprehensive View of Your Clients Load of Life – Tips to Upscale Your Coaching
Stress has a negative ring to it but in most cases, it’s not dangerous nor does it need to be eliminated from our lives. It helps us meet life’s challenges….
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
This Reliable and Easy Way to Test Your Clients’ Fitness Level Is a Must-have for All Fitness Coaches
Whether it’s a new client or one that you have been working with for a while, it’s essential to get a real understanding of their fitness levels – particularly cardiovascular…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Why Good-Quality Sleep Should Be at The Heart of All Comprehensive Coaching Programs
Restorative sleep is the basis of good health and performance – it helps the body recover from stress, physical exertion, and fatigue, whereas poor-quality or insufficient sleep predisposes us to…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
It May Be Old News But Getting Fit Is Still A Great New Year’s Resolution
Have you been dreaming about being fitter and more able to fully enjoy life, with the energy to do the things that you enjoy after work? Maybe start a new…
Firstbeat Life and Medications – What to Keep in Mind
With the aging of the population, more and more people have at least one chronic illness or condition, and medication is the primary form of treatment in many chronic and…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
December Tests Our Resilience as the ‘Most Stressful Month’ of the Year
Firstbeat’s extensive wellness database (mostly from Finland but including a significant percent of measurements from other countries as well) reveals that December is the most stressful month of the year….
New Study Reveals that the Firstbeat Fitness Level Walk is a Valid Tool for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Evaluation in Clinical Populations
Cardiorespiratory fitness (measured as VO2max) is an expression of the body’s ability to deliver and utilize oxygen for energy during physical exercise. It reflects the interplay between respiratory, cardiovascular, and…
Tero MyllymäkiHead of Physiology Research, Firstbeat
How to Utilize Wellness Data to Become a Highly Successful Personal Trainer
The UK’s top PTs explain how data is integral to offering a better service and growing your business. The Personal Training landscape has changed significantly in the last few years….
How to Keep Your Stress Levels in Check When Hybrid Working
The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of people into remote work and we have learned that it’s possible to do a lot of jobs and work tasks remotely. Hybrid working, which…
How To Become a Successful Personal Trainer in 2023 (According to One of the World’s Most Sought-After PTs)
If you’re a PT or fitness professional, then you know that the world of personal training is changing. It’s no longer just about creating a gym workout plan – to…
Resting Heart Rate – How to Utilize Heart Rate Information in Firstbeat Life
Resting heart rate is a key component in detecting stress and recovery as part of the Firstbeat Life™ service. A reliably measured resting heart rate forms a strong foundation for interpreting…
Quiet Quitting or Healthy Living?
The term ”Quiet quitting’’ has been trending lately. Unlike the name suggests, it doesn’t actually mean quitting your job, but rather that you are quitting the idea of always going…
My Experience with Covid-19 – and What the Data Showed on The Road to Recovery
I stayed clear of Covid-19 for two and a half years, with vaccinations, good luck, a healthy lifestyle, and common sense (masks, hand washing, and avoiding crowded places whenever I…
Back to Work – How to Support Your Employees and Avoid Post-Summertime Blues
A longer holiday from work can do wonders for well-being. But, on the other hand not all holidays are always restorative and for some, going back to work can feel…
Tis the Season – for Summer Holidays! How to Recharge Your Battery for an Energizing Comeback
The summer holidays can give you a chance to get away from the sometimes tedious routines that you follow during the rest of the year, but it’s also easy to overbook yourself during your time off, resulting in high expectations and too many things to do. You deserve a break but will feel better afterwards if you look after your personal well-being during your vacation.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat