Good Physical Condition Increases Measured and Self-estimated Overall Well-being
Overview Being in good physical condition makes you feel better, affirms Firstbeat, the leading heartbeat analytics company for health, fitness and well-being. The firm’s latest research also reveals differences in…
Navigating a ‘Season Like no Other’
Jaime Fernandez helped the Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball team reach the NCAA national championships final for the first time in their history, using Firstbeat Sports.
Two Weeks, Two Scores: John Hayden’s Short But Sweet Journey From NCAA to NHL
March 11 was a good day to 22-year-old college student John Hayden, but it was the week after that made a remarkable difference in his life. After scoring a goal…
Firstbeat Brings Scientific Perspective to Canadian Armed Forces Fitness Study
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is undertaking a major research initiative with the help of Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment. The study is being conducted in support of a directive from the…
Firstbeat Life and Wearables – What’s the Difference?
From HRV and sleep monitoring to recovery data, here’s how Firstbeat Life differs from wearables.
Meanwhile in Finland Presents: The Dudesons Powered with Firstbeat’s Technology
They are crazy, they are extreme – and everything else in between! That’s right, they are the Dudesons. Known from their courageous stunts and numerous TV shows, the Dudesons have…
Firstbeat Graph: How to Interpret it to Understand Your Stress, Recovery, and Exercise Status
Stress, recovery and physical activity are part of everyday life. The key is finding the right balance between them. Accurate physiological measurements and the Firstbeat Graph reveal a view of…
Teams Utilize Heart-rate Monitors | Yale Daily News
Yale University hockey teams use Firstbeat Sports to support coaching decisions and teach the players. The university newspaper, Yale Daily News, interviewed Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning for men’s…
Penn State Men’s Hockey Team Keeping Eyes on Their Hearts | Centre Daily Times
The Centre Daily Times interviewed Penn State men’s hockey Strength and Conditioning Coach Cam Davidson about athlete monitoring. According to Davidson, it’s not only the coaching staff who get valuable…
Are You Getting Into Your Green Zone? | The Huffington Post
Dani Matthews, a ‘mumpreneur’, tried Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment and shared her results and findings on her blog on the Huffington Post website. Matthews’ report illustrated the effects of lunchtime exercise,…
Players’ Heart Beats Helping Arizona Coyotes Manage Schedule | AZ Central
AZ Central recently published an article about NHL team Arizona Coyotes utilizing Firstbeat Sports to manage their tight game schedule. The Coyotes have been measuring their players’ heart rates throughout…
Professional Hockey Coach Erkka Westerlund Starts Co-operation With Firstbeat
Erkka Westerlund, a well-known, highly regarded Finnish hockey coach, recently announced a new cooperative project with Firstbeat. He will continue to work with top athletes in a slightly different role,…