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Oct 7
What Can We Learn From the Heart? Tiina Hoffman’s Interview on Biohacker Summit Blog
Firstbeat’s Exercise Physiologist Tiina Hoffman was interviewed by Teemu Arina about measuring stress and how stress affects our bodies. Watch the full podcast below to learn more about stress management and…
Sep 9
Sports Science Investment Continues to Pay Dividends as German Ice Hockey Team Qualifies for 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. The partnership was renewed in 2025: read the news. After a pair of dominant wins over Japan…
Aug 30
Firstbeat Named One of Europe’s Most Innovative Startups for SEC2SV Event in Silicon Valley
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. Read more about Firstbeat. Firstbeat has been announced as a finalist for Startup Europe Comes to Silicon…
Aug 2
What Do UK Hearts Say About Well-being?
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. The Lifestyle Assessment mentioned here is now called Firstbeat Life. See how coaches use Firstbeat Life today….
Jul 12
Turning Heart Rate Variability Data into Meaningful Insights | Functional Sports Nutrition Magazine
The technology now exists to extract a lot more information from our heart than simply how fast it beats. The Functional Sports Nutrition magazine published a case study written by Tiina…
May 27
Firstbeat Receives Global Performance Award from Central Finland Chamber of Commerce
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. Read more about Firstbeat. The Central Finland Chamber of Commerce has selected Firstbeat as its Global Performance…
May 24
Firstbeat Debuts New 3-minute Quick Recovery Test
Jyväskylä, Finland – Firstbeat announces a newly improved tool for assessing player recovery and training readiness. The latest update to Firstbeat Sports Monitor includes a major update to the Quick…
May 19
German Ice Hockey Federation Sports Science Commitment Bears Early Fruit
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. The partnership was renewed in 2025: read the news. Early wins over Slovakia and USA helped propel…
May 13
Golden State Warriors’ Lachlan Penfold Talks Training and Recovery Management
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. See how teams use Firstbeat Sports today. In July of 2015, Australian performance specialist Lachlan Penfold joined…
May 2
Meet Firstbeat at CSCCa Annual National Conference on May 4-6 in Fort Worth, TX
Firstbeat is represented at the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coached Association’s (CSCCa) Annual National Conference on May 4-6 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. For further information on how to utilize…
Apr 26
Firstbeat Reveals Connections Between Physical Activity, Performance and Well-being at Elevate 2016
Firstbeat’s UK team is set to make a strong showing at Elevate 2016. This special event held May 4th and 5th at Olympia London will focus on the connections between…
Mar 31
Winning Teams Personalize Recovery: Case Oulun Kärpät Ice Hockey
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. See how teams use Firstbeat Sports today. Ice hockey team Oulun Kärpät from the Finnish primary league…
Mar 23
Firstbeat’s Tiina on Go Healthy for Good: Stress Can Be Both Positive or Negative
Firstbeat’s Exercise Physiologist and Wellness Specialist Tiina Hoffman featured on Go Healthy for Good by Hope Channel. During the program Tiina and Dr. Nerida McKibben discuss heart rate variability in…
Princeton Rowing Making Waves with Firstbeat Sports Technology
The Princeton Rowing team is one of an increasing number of elite teams using technology to take a proactive approach to training and recovery management, injury reduction and performance enhancement….
Mar 7
Discover the new Firstbeat Website – auf Deutsch!
With customers and partners all over the world, Firstbeat is the leader on the market of heartrate monitoring. To make our services even more accessible for our German speaking customers,…
Feb 11
Firstbeat Named Finalist for Top International Sports Technology Award
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. Firstbeat Sports Monitor is now Firstbeat Sports. See how teams use Firstbeat Sports today. Firstbeat’s popular Sports…
Jan 25
Firstbeat Named Entrepreneur of the Year in Central Finland – ”Our Success Is Based on Knowledge and Hard Work”
This article was published in 2016 and describes the situation at that time. Read more about Firstbeat. The Federation of Finnish Enterprises named Firstbeat as the 2015 Entrepreneur of the…
Jan 8
Project Wellbeing Booster: Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment Is a Useful Solution for Enhancing Occupational Wellbeing
The impact of a new digital service was tested in an extensive co-operational occupational wellbeing project. Companies involved in the project were Sitra, Fortum, Kone, Varma, Microsoft, Taltioni and…