Do men and women stress differently? Revelations from the Firstbeat database
#Big Data Findings #Stress & Recovery
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.
Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance
#Sports Coaching
As part of sleep awareness week, March 13-19, it seems a good time to have a look at the subject and how you can utilize Firstbeat Sports to monitor your…
Not Monitoring Internal Load is Like Cooking Without a Recipe – Here’s Why
#Sports Coaching
In this sports-focused blog post, Firstbeat’s Customer Success Manager, Joel Wenning, examines the importance of internal load and why this data should be the priority when it comes to athlete…
Build a Stress and Resilience Mindset, with ex-Special Forces & Royal Marine Simon Jeffries
In this 45-minute session, Simon, now a Mindset and Resilience Coach with The Natural Edge, will join Firstbeat Master Trainer Tiina Hoffman to mark Stress Awareness Month. They will be…
Tis the Season – for Summer Holidays! How to Recharge Your Battery for an Energizing Comeback
#Stress & Recovery
The summer holidays can give you a chance to get away from the sometimes tedious routines that you follow during the rest of the year, but it’s also easy to overbook yourself during your time off, resulting in high expectations and too many things to do. You deserve a break but will feel better afterwards if you look after your personal well-being during your vacation.
Stress Awareness: What Is Stress and How Can You Manage It?
#Stress & Recovery
Stress – a physiological response we often try to avoid. But however much we try, we all experience it in some form as it is very much needed to succeed…
How to Navigate the Holidays with a Sense of Recovery Instead of Stress
#Stress & Recovery
2020 or 2021 are not like most years, even when it comes to the Holiday Season – reading through my previous holiday blogs made it very clear that my message…
Avoid Boreout and Burnout and Find Your Optimal Zone
#Stress & Recovery
Boreout can impact you physically and mentally. Learn to find your optimal zone.
How to Look After Your Physical and Mental Well-Being When Daily Routines are Turned Upside Down
#Stress & Recovery
At a time like this, it’s tough to come up with meaningful wellness guidelines, without oversimplifying or overlooking people’s realities.
The Physical and Mental Stress of Rally – How Does a WRC Driver Cope?
#Stress & Recovery
It is not just the driving skill that counts for a rally driver. Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment proved that adequate recovery and good cardiorespiratory fitness are essential for WRC driver Teemu Suninen.
At the Heart of Stress and Recovery
#Stress & Recovery
Stress can be defined as a situation where the demands that a person is faced with are greater than the available resources. Stress can also be described as the body’s physical and mental adaptation to real or perceived change.
A Good Night’s Sleep, What Does It Mean?
#Stress & Recovery #Exercise and Fitness
It is not just how much you sleep but also how well you sleep that counts. Firstbeat Sleep Quality Assessment takes into account the amount of sleep and the quality of the recovery.
