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May 5
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…
Apr 7
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…
Mar 24
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…
Feb 21
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…
Feb 14
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…
Dec 28
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,…
Dec 21
Season’s Greetings from Firstbeat!
We wish you a relaxing holiday season and a happy new year! Our normal support services will be on vacation, December 24th – January 1st. Service will resume, January 2nd….
Nov 18
Why Britons Get Best Sleep Of The Week On Tuesday Nights | The Telegraph
Research reveals: Tuesday night is when Britons enjoy the best sleep of the week. The article is based on Firstbeat database of over 5000 Britons that participated in Firstbeat Lifestyle…
Newsweek | Why Britons Get Their Best Sleep On Tuesday Nights
Research shows that Britons have the best quality of sleep during Tuesday nights. Newsweek’s article is based on data gathered over the last decade from over 5000 Britons that took part…
