Firstbeat Named One of Europe’s Most Innovative Startups for SEC2SV Event in Silicon Valley
Firstbeat has been announced as a finalist for Startup Europe Comes to Silicon Valley (SEC2SV) – the premier program for future European startup unicorns to engage with main US industry…
What’s a Good VO2max for Me? Fitness, Age, Men and Women.
VO2max is the number that describes your cardiorespiratory fitness. It’s a single number that captures your heart, lungs, circulatory system, and muscles work all working independently and together. And, not…
What Do UK Hearts Say About Well-being?
The most efficient night of sleep in the UK in terms of recovery? Tuesday. A database compiled by Finnish physiological analytics company Firstbeat has a lot to say about activity,…
What Happens After Recovering from COVID-19? One Individual’s Data Story
The results of returning to typical exercise routines for one individual after suffering from Covid-19.
How to Support Employee Mental Health During Lockdown
How business can support staff well-being during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Ask the Expert: What Is a Good Night’s Sleep?
In this interview, Firstbeat Physiology Research Manager Tero Myllymäki, M.Sc., explains the physiology of sleep, how sleep experts define good sleep, and why sleep stages are important.
How Can I Sleep Better at Night? Tips to Start Today.
Bad sleep can leave anyone struggling for answers. Why can’t I sleep? Why am I so tired in the morning? Why can’t I find the motivation to exercise and focus at work? Using a wearable device to track your sleep a good way to capture longer trends.
Firstbeat Receives Global Performance Award from Central Finland Chamber of Commerce
The Central Finland Chamber of Commerce has selected Firstbeat as its Global Performance Award recipient. This unique award recognizes firms for their contributions to the prosperity of Central Finland and…
Firstbeat Debuts New 3-minute Quick Recovery Test
Jyväskylä, Finland – Firstbeat announces a newly improved tool for assessing player recovery and training readiness. The latest update to Firstbeat Sports Monitor includes a major update to the Quick…
Working from Home? 4 Top Tips for Creating a Productive and Healthy Workspace
Making sure you have a good home workspace is so valuable so set yourself up for success in your ‘home office’ by following these four tips.
German Ice Hockey Federation Sports Science Commitment Bears Early Fruit
Early wins over Slovakia and USA helped propel the German Hockey team towards a quarterfinal berth at the 2016 Ice Hockey World Championship tournament in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is…
How to Take Care of Your Employee’s Well-Being During These Unprecedented Times
Our personal, everyday lives and routine have been turned upside down in an instant. We’ve had to adjust to new ways of working and enjoying leisure time.