Video: Firstbeat and Leanne Spencer Discuss the Secret to a Good Work-life Balance
Leanne Spencer and Tiina Hoffman offer advice on how to put yourself in the best position to succeed – whether that be in the office or outside of work.
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Reflection on My Dry January: Did It Make a Difference?
In Finland, 20-30% of adults take part in alcohol-free January. I decided to test this myself, collect some data and see how an alcohol-free month affects me. Would I notice some benefits, such as increased energy, better sleep, or even improved heart rate variability (HRV) during sleep?
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The Big Picture of Wellness – Stress Management, Good Sleep and Nutrition Go Hand in Hand
Weight management and healthy eating are issues that wellness professionals face every day with their clients.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Insights Behind Life with CrossFit: The Results of Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment
See how the Lifestyle Assessment helped crossfit athlete Laura Hämäläinen manage her everyday life activities in terms of stress, sleep and training.
Laura HamalainenGuest Author
It’s Not Always So Serious! A Lighter Look at Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment Results
Several of our recent blogs have discussed different habits and realities of life that can compromise a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. You might remember reading about the harsh effect that alcohol…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Life’s Not Always a Day at the Beach, But There’s a Lot We Can Do to Enjoy a Smoother, More Balanced Ride!
We here at Firstbeat – together with wellness providers around the world – are in the business of discussing different viewpoints and strategies for balancing our busy lives better, to…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Why Should I Exercise, If I Don’t Feel Like It?
Battling stress and tiredness isn’t easy, but there are a few things you can do to help yourself.
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Towards and Through the Holidays with Less Stress and More Balance!
The holidays are ahead – be it Christmas, the New Year, Hanukkah, or some other holiday at the end of the year. During the lead-up period, the topic of holiday…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Focus on Recovery: Firstbeat Helps Cross-fit Athletes Stay Goal-Oriented
Staying goal-oriented in training is important, and today my daily challenge is to maximize recovery. There are times when my head is tired, but my body feels alert and ready to go.
Beyond Heart Rate: Heart Rate Variability
Heart rate variability (HRV) is the physiological phenomenon of variation in the time interval between consecutive heartbeats. The level of HRV varies a lot between individuals, but in general terms, high HRV is viewed as a marker of good fitness and health.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Top 5 Tips for Charging Your Batteries and Recovering During the Summer
There is more to a vacation than closing the office door and plugging in the personal re-charger. Here’s our TOP 5 list of things to remember on a vacation.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Case Wellness Specialist & Acupressure Massage Mat
2 weeks ago I had a chance to attend the Institute of Functional Medicine’s annual international conference in San Diego, where the theme was innovative movement and restorative strategies. Firstbeat’s…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Applying Supercompensation in Life: How to Turn Stress into Resources?
Is it dangerous when your resources are decreasing? Resources decrease, if recovery is not sufficient in relation to stress.
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Let’s Drink to That! Reflections and Findings on Alcohol and Recovery
Different cultures have different drinking habits. Let’s take a closer look at those of Finnish people. According to statistics, an average Finn older than 15 years consumed 11.2 litres of…
Jaakko KotisaariWellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Reflections and Insights on Recovery – Quality over Quantity
In some of my blogs I’ve discussed the personal lessons that Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment reports have taught me over the years: exercise in the evening delays my sleep recovery significantly…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Facts About Sleep: “Night is a Picture Painted with Daily Choices”
The basic elements of well-being can be grouped into three main categories: exercise, rest and nutrition. The technology provided by Firstbeat focuses on the exercise and rest categories to offer…
Jaakko KotisaariWellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Research: Is Subjective Stress Associated with Objectively Measured Stress?
Tiina Föhr M.Sc. in health sciences/sports medicine, physiotherapist Currently writing her doctoral thesis on the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and work stress with special reference to heart rate variability…
Eye-Openers and Insights from Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment Results
Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment is typically a 3-day measurement during daily life, at work and during leisure time and sleep, with the idea of looking where no one has looked before…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat