Do men and women stress differently?  Revelations from the Firstbeat database  

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Do men and women stress differently?  Revelations from the Firstbeat database  

Subjectively speaking (based on self-reporting), women experience more stress than men, and objective, heart rate variability -based data seems to concur with this: women have more physiological stress than men. The result is perhaps surprising because women do more things “right” (or at least better than men…) when it comes to recovery. This blog discusses the differences between men and women in the area of stress, recovery and sleep – and speculates on some of the possible explanations and effects on daily well-being.   

New Study Reveals that the Firstbeat Fitness Level Walk is a Valid Tool for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Evaluation in Clinical Populations

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New Study Reveals that the Firstbeat Fitness Level Walk is a Valid Tool for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Evaluation in Clinical Populations

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…