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Sep 7

Fitness Level: An Accurate Estimate of Your Fitness That Is a Walk in the Park

This article was published in 2018 and describes the situation at that time. The Lifestyle Assessment mentioned here is now called Firstbeat Life. See how coaches use Firstbeat Life today….

Aug 29

NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes Agree Three-Year Deal With Firstbeat

This article was published in 2018 and describes the situation at that time. Firstbeat Sports Monitor is now Firstbeat Sports. See how teams use Firstbeat Sports today. The Carolina Hurricanes…

May 31

From Lab to Real-Life: Firstbeat to Measure VO2max Fitness Level from 30-minute Walk

This article was published in 2018 and describes the situation at that time. The Lifestyle Assessment mentioned here is now called Firstbeat Life. See how coaches use Firstbeat Life today….

May 22

We’ve Updated Our Privacy Policy

Firstbeat have updated their Privacy Policy in accordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which comes into effect on May 25, 2018. We have always been committed…

May 14

Firstbeat Sports App Update Unlocks Remote Training Capabilities and Fitness Monitoring

Jyväskylä, Finland, May 14, 2018 — Firstbeat Sports is excited to announce a transformative update to the Firstbeat Sports iPhone app. The app is available immediately to all Firstbeat Sports…

May 4

New Research Reveals Vital Link Between Alcohol Intake and Sleep Quality Using Real-World Data

This article was published in 2018 and describes the situation at that time. See how coaches use Firstbeat Life today. Key points: Study utilized data from over 4,000 men and…

May 3

Firstbeat Sports’ Stress and Recovery Feature Allows True Big Picture Player Monitoring

The impact of stress and effective recovery on athletic performance should not be underestimated and is being taken seriously by teams across the globe. The Stress and Recovery feature means…

Jan 12

Firstbeat’s Player Status Analysis Platform Monitors Long-Term Trends | SportTechie

This week at the CES 2018, Firstbeat revealed Player Status Analysis as the next addition to the Firstbeat Sports physiological monitoring platform. This feature combines advanced sports science and analytics…

Jan 9

Firstbeat Announces Innovative Player Status Analysis to Prevent Athletic Injuries in Professional Sports

Las Vegas, Nevada – Today at CES 2018, Firstbeat revealed Player Status Analysis as the next significant addition to the Firstbeat Sports physiological monitoring platform. Keenly focused on empowering every…

Dec 18

Holiday Greetings

We wish you a relaxing holiday season and a happy new year! Our support services will be on vacation from December 24, 2017 through January 1, 2018. Starting from January…

Nov 29

Dark Days in the North Spells Mounting Stress for Finns

This article was published in 2017 and describes the situation at that time. The Lifestyle Assessment mentioned here is now called Firstbeat Life. See how coaches use Firstbeat Life today….

Oct 27

Firstbeat to Map Out US Markets Through Kasvu Open 2017 Grow to USA Award

This article was published in 2017 and describes the situation at that time. Read more about Firstbeat. Firstbeat is one of three companies to win participation in the Kasvu Open…

Sep 20

Activate and Firstbeat Collaboration: Making Lifestyle Changes That Count

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) has officially been appointed as lead provider of the Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment (FLA) — a 24/7 monitoring tool for health and wellness checks. The launch…

Aug 8

What You Should Know about Aerobic and Anaerobic Training | Gadgets & Wearables

Gadgets & Wearables released an article about aerobic and anaerobic training. The author summarises the main differencies between these two energy systems. It is recommended to do both aerobic and…

Jun 30

USA Field Hockey Announces Firstbeat as Official Heartbeat Analytics Partner

Jyväskylä, Finland – This week, USA Field Hockey and Firstbeat Sports announced a 3-year partnership which will ensure coaches and athletes have access to cutting-edge training load and recovery monitoring…

May 22

Wearable Makers Want You to Want Them | USA Today

USA Today released an article about fitness wearables and the new metrics they hold. Heart rate variability has proven to be a great indicator of stress, fitness and overall health….

May 18

Looking Back at the Firstbeat HRV Summit 2017

The very first Firstbeat HRV Summit gathered over 150 international guests to hear sport and wellness professionals sharing their insights about heart rate variability. The event was a great success….

May 17

Making Use Of Heartrate Data In Modern Wearables | Computer Power User

Computer Power User (“CPU”) recently published an article where they interview Firstbeat Communications Specialist Herman Bonner. In the article, Bonner answers technical and practical questions about smartwatches and wearables with…