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
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
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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….
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
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
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….
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…
In this sports-focused blog post, Firstbeat’s Customer Success Manager, Joel Wenning, examines the importance of internal load and why this data should be the priority when it comes to athlete…
Joel WenningJoel Wenning, Customer Success Manager, Firstbeat
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 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…
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…
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…
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…