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.
It would be sweet if just sleeping better would equal losing more weight. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. You need to exercise, eat well and sleep well to successfully manage your weight.
At a time like this, it’s tough to come up with meaningful wellness guidelines, without oversimplifying or overlooking people’s realities.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The Firstbeat database reveals how different age groups sleep in the United Kingdom.
Get to know the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and what kind of an impact they have on stress and recovery.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
How does long distance travel affect the body? And how can you fight jet lag? Firstbeat master trainer Tiina Hoffman offers her advice.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Why are young people struggling to cope in the modern workplace? And what can employers and employees do to help combat the onset of burnout at an early age?
18-year-old rally talent Kalle Rovanperä doesn’t feel stress and sleeps deeply. However, Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment revealed that his body might need a bit more recovery.
See how one Firstbeat employee prepared for, and completed, the 200km Nordenskiöldsloppet race
How do your surroundings affect your well-being and how effectively you work?
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The Firstbeat HRV Summit 2019’s Stress & Resilience session welcomed speakers from Finland, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Hungary.
The Firstbeat HRV Summit 2019’s Fitness & Training session welcomed a multi-national group of speakers. Read the key takeaways on sleep and recovery topics.
Ever wondered what crowdfunding does to your stress levels? This article illustrates Balder Onarheim’s experience of crowdfunding PlatoScience’s product.
Put these steps in place and enjoy the benefits of remote working.
What exactly are these stressors and how can coaches and athletes identify them in order to adjust and, ultimately, limit the negative impact they can have?