Scientific Publications Related to Energy Expenditure

The publications section presents studies where Firstbeat solutions have been exploited.  The different scientific contexts include for example occupational health care, sleep research, psychotherapy, behavioral research, and sports coaching. Firstbeat methods have been used for research in over 100 universities and research institutions across Europe, North America, and Australia.

Title Author Year Journal/Proceedings Study design & Population Category Physiological parameter(s) from Firstbeat
Energy Balance, Hormonal Status, and Military Performance in Strenuous Winter Training Nykänen T, Ojanen T, Vaara JP, Pihlainen K, Heikkinen R, Kyröläinen H & Fogelholm M 2023 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20(5), 4086 Experimental study, Male soldiers, N = 68 Applied use Energy Expenditure
Changes in Body Composition, Energy Metabolites and Electrolytes During Winter Survival Training in Male Soldiers Nykänen T, Ojanen T, Heikkinen R, Fogelholm M & Kyröläinen H 2022 Frontiers in Physiology 13:797268 Experimental study; Male soldiers, N = 68 Applied use Energy Expenditure
Pulmonary Capacity, Blood Composition and Metabolism among Coal Mine Workers in High- and Low-Altitude Aboveground and Underground Workplaces Wang Y, Wang H, Chen Y, Xu N, Lee W & Lam W-K 2022 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (14), 8295 Experimental study; healthy male coal mine workers from Tibet (altitude 3990–4400m) and Tangshan (altitude 100-120m), N = 71 Applied use HR; HRV: Energy expenditure, TRIMP
Influence of chronic pain in physical activity of children with cerebral palsy Riquelme I, do Rosário R, Vehmaskoski K, Natunen P & Montoya P 2018 NeuroRehabilitation, 43 (2): 113-123. Cross-sectional study; 4-16 y children, n=52 Applied use Energy expenditure
Cardiovascular and Energy Requirements of Parents Watching Their Child Compete: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Investigation Lochbaum M, Prosoli R, Barić R 2017 Pedagogics, psychology, medical-biological problems of physical training and sports, 21(6):279–284 Qualitative study; Adults, n = 2 Applied use Energy Expenditure; Training Effect
Novel tools in determining the physiological demands and nutritional practises of Ontario FireRangers during fire deployments Robertson AH, Larivière C, Leduc CR, McGillis Z, Eger T, Godwin A, Larivière M & Dorman SC 2017 PlosOne 12(1):e0169390 Cross-sectional study; Adult, n = 21 Applied use Energy expenditure; Stress and recovery
Validating the use of heart rate variability for estimating energy expenditurete variability for estimating energy expenditure Robertson AH, King K, Ritchie SD, Gauthier AP, Laurence M & Dorman SC 2015 International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences 3(2): 19-26 Cohort study; Adult, n = 30 Validity Energy expenditure; VO2max
Exercise for fitness does not decrease the muscular inactivity time during normal daily life Finni T, Haakana P, Pesola AJ & Pullinen T 2014 Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport 24: 211-219 Cross-sectional study; Adult, n = 27 Applied use Energy expenditure
Heart rate variability recordings are a valid non-invasive tool for evaluating soldiers’ stress Salonen M, Kokko J, Tyysk J & Koivu M 2013 Journal of Defence Studies and Resource Management Cross-sectional study Applied use; Usability Energy expenditure
Validation of heart rate monitor-based predictions of oxygen uptake and energy expenditure Montgomery P, Green D, Etxebarria N, Pyne D, Saunders P & Minahan C 2009 Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 23(5): 1489-1495 Cross-sectional study; Adult, n = 17 Validity Energy expenditure; VO2
A novel method for using heart rate variability data for estimation of oxygen consumption and energy expenditure: A validation Smolander J, Rusko H, Ajoviita M, Juuti T & Nummela A 2007 ECSS congress Cross-sectional study; Adult, n = 20 Validity Energy expenditure; VO2
Energy expenditure can be accurately estimated from HR without individual laboratory calibration Pulkkinen A, Saalasti S & Rusko H 2005 ACSM congress Cross-sectional study: Adult, n = 32 Validity Energy expenditure