Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance
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…
Graham StarkSports Scientist
How to Maximize Use of Firstbeat During Return to Competition
In this article, I’ll outline my strategy for RTC processes and elaborate on how I use Firstbeat to improve decision-making during this phase. I categorize RTC into “off-court” and “on-court” rehab
Domenik TheodorouPerformance Coach, RASTA Vechta
Micro-Cycle Periodization in Soccer – How to Structure the Game Week
Preparing for each game is perhaps one of the most important considerations when coaches are planning their weekly training schedule, as they aim to arrive at game day with players as fresh as possible.
Graham StarkSports Scientist
Maximizing Athletic Performance with Lap Management: A Comprehensive Guide
Unlocking the full potential of your athletes and optimizing training requires a strategic approach. The Lap Management tool is your key to achieving this. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore…
Joel WenningJoel Wenning, Customer Success Manager, Firstbeat
How I Use Firstbeat in Professional Sports to Identify Trends in Players’ Fitness
This article is written by Domenik Theodorou, a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Before his current…
Domenik TheodorouPerformance Coach, RASTA Vechta
Physiological Data as the Starting Point in Lifestyle Coaching: Discussion on Two Firstbeat Life Cases
In this blog, I will discuss two fairly typical Firstbeat Life cases by sharing “the story behind the data”, a few highlights of the result, as well as action points…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Firstbeat Heart Rate Sensors with Straps vs Heart Rate Sensors with Vests – What’s the Difference?
Heart rate data forms the basis of multiple performance metrics used in professional sports. These metrics support decision-making and facilitate effective athlete and team performance management. Key metrics that rely…
Prepare Athletes for Game Demands Using Maximal Intensity Periods by Firstbeat Sports
In this article, we’ll introduce the Maximal Intensity Periods feature by Firstbeat Sports and explain how you can use it to: Train as you play – gain insights into the…
Make Confident Coaching Decisions with Firstbeat’s Weekly Reporting
In this article, we’ll introduce the Weekly Reporting feature from Firstbeat Sports. As a coach, you can use this feature to: See key training load data over a 7-day period…
Supporting Your Clients to Make the Most of Their Firstbeat Life Experience – Measure and Learn
To wear or not to wear…? Sensible use of wearable devices is an important consideration for coaches who want to utilize data to add depth to their programs and motivate…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
From Lab to Field – How Firstbeat is Used for Research
For more than two decades Firstbeat has been a pioneer in the use of physiological data and analytics to improve sports performance and employee well-being. We have always built our…
Tero MyllymäkiHead of Physiology Research, Firstbeat
Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring
The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Without athlete buy-in, it will likely be difficult to get reliable and valid data. Of…
Graham StarkSports Scientist