How Data can Help as a Motivational Tool for Well-being
Objective data can be a tool for motivation and, used correctly, can have a major impact at every step of the journey towards improved health and well-being.
Experts Reveal: The Biggest Talking Points in Corporate Wellness in 2018
Firstbeat’s 2018 HRV Summit included plenty of healthy and thought-provoking discussion around occupational health, and how to help employers help employees be at their best both mentally and physically.
5 Practical Tips to Help Avoid Workplace Burnout
One of the biggest stress-related issues that continues to impact the workplace is burnout. But what can you do if you start to feel yourself heading in that direction?
Video: Firstbeat and Leanne Spencer Discuss the Secret to a Good Work-life Balance
Leanne Spencer and Tiina Hoffman offer advice on how to put yourself in the best position to succeed – whether that be in the office or outside of work.
What is Presenteeism? And How Can We Fix the Multi-billion-pound Problem?
Paying proper attention to the well-being of staff will lead to a better working environment and happier, more productive employees.
Tim WrightCommercial Director, Firstbeat UK
Reflection on My Dry January: Did It Make a Difference?
In Finland, 20-30% of adults take part in alcohol-free January. I decided to test this myself, collect some data and see how an alcohol-free month affects me. Would I notice some benefits, such as increased energy, better sleep, or even improved heart rate variability (HRV) during sleep?
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The Big Picture of Wellness – Stress Management, Good Sleep and Nutrition Go Hand in Hand
Weight management and healthy eating are issues that wellness professionals face every day with their clients.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
The Tissue Box Psychologist: What Does Your First Reaction to Getting Sick Say About You?
Cold and flu season are knocking on the door once again. That means now is the perfect time to look deep and uncover what your reaction to falling under the weather says about you.
Tuire TenkulaBusiness Development Manager, Firstbeat
Work Hard, Play Hard, Rest Even Harder
Employees are companies’ most valuable asset, so their well-being should be priority number one. We need to act to change the tune of how Britons work.
Tim WrightCommercial Director, Firstbeat UK
3 Days in the Life of a College Student
See how a student is dealing with college life, and what kinds of insights the Lifestyle Assessment might offer to students in general.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
15 Years of Firstbeat – What Have We Learned?
Little by little, year after year, we have built and sharpened the analytic tools needed to untangle and decode the secrets embedded in our personal heart rhythms.
Joni KettunenCEO and co-founder, Firstbeat
Back to Work: Post-Holiday Blues or Resilience and Rock&Roll Year Around?
Holidays can and should be a great energizer, but why not also use them as a reminder to carry some of the holiday mood into our lives year around.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
It Takes More Than Muscles to Row a Church Boat!
A group of Firstbeat’s employees took part in Jyvässoutu – a rowing race where dozens of church boats row a 7-km course as fast as possible.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Life’s Not Always a Day at the Beach, But There’s a Lot We Can Do to Enjoy a Smoother, More Balanced Ride!
We here at Firstbeat – together with wellness providers around the world – are in the business of discussing different viewpoints and strategies for balancing our busy lives better, to…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
About Exercise, Alcohol and Recovery
If the goal is to improve fitness, training must be matched with good recovery. One of the factors known to have a negative effect on recovery is alcohol.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Firstbeat at CES and Looking Forward to 2017
The new year, 2017, got off to a quick start for Firstbeat with a strong showing in Las Vegas, at CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics showcase.
Joni KettunenCEO and co-founder, Firstbeat
Why Should I Exercise, If I Don’t Feel Like It?
Battling stress and tiredness isn’t easy, but there are a few things you can do to help yourself.
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Towards and Through the Holidays with Less Stress and More Balance!
The holidays are ahead – be it Christmas, the New Year, Hanukkah, or some other holiday at the end of the year. During the lead-up period, the topic of holiday…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat