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.
You don’t always need long mindfulness exercises or a yoga retreat to relieve stress. Discover 4 easy things you can do to help defuse your lifestyle.
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?
VO2max is generally regarded as the best indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness. The higher your VO2max, the better your aerobic fitness.
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.
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
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
As part of the Firstbeat Sports webinar series, Sean Conaty of the University of Eastern Michigan delivered his insights into the practical side of using data to enhance performance for NCAA men’s basketball players.
You may have heard that your fitness level is determined by your genetics. This is true. Luckily, that’s not the whole story. Experts say that about half of the variation in physical fitness between individuals is heritable, meaning it comes to you through your parents.
When it comes to your health and fitness, it’s easy to ask the wrong questions. “Am I fit?” is one of these questions that just creates problems. Thinking about your fitness in terms of VO2max is the easiest way to get started.
Weight management and healthy eating are issues that wellness professionals face every day with their clients.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
When it comes to cheerleading, very little – if any – research is available that squads can use to help prepare themselves to perform. Monitoring cardiovascular load is vital to best train athletes in all sports.
Marc LochbaumProfessor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Texas Tech University