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.
Turning Heart Rate Variability Data into Meaningful Insights | Functional Sports Nutrition Magazine
The technology now exists to extract a lot more information from our heart than simply how fast it beats. The Functional Sports Nutrition magazine published a case study written by Tiina…
The Physical and Mental Stress of Rally – How Does a WRC Driver Cope?
It is not just the driving skill that counts for a rally driver. Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment proved that adequate recovery and good cardiorespiratory fitness are essential for WRC driver Teemu Suninen.
A Good Night’s Sleep, What Does It Mean?
It is not just how much you sleep but also how well you sleep that counts. Firstbeat Sleep Quality Assessment takes into account the amount of sleep and the quality of the recovery.
Video: Firstbeat and Leanne Spencer Discuss the Secret to a Good Work-life Balance
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.
It’s Not Always So Serious! A Lighter Look at Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment Results
Several of our recent blogs have discussed different habits and realities of life that can compromise a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. You might remember reading about the harsh effect that alcohol…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Case Wellness Specialist & Acupressure Massage Mat
2 weeks ago I had a chance to attend the Institute of Functional Medicine’s annual international conference in San Diego, where the theme was innovative movement and restorative strategies. Firstbeat’s…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Let’s Drink to That! Reflections and Findings on Alcohol and Recovery
Different cultures have different drinking habits. Let’s take a closer look at those of Finnish people. According to statistics, an average Finn older than 15 years consumed 11.2 litres of…
Jaakko KotisaariWellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Firstbeat on the Road – My Travel Blog
I wore the Firstbeat Bodyguard during a trip from Finland to the UK, including the travel day and a day on the exhibition floor at Health and Wellbeing at Work 2015 conference.
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
CrossFit Challenges the Athlete’s Ability to Recover
Firstbeat provided real-time training load monitoring for athletes in a national CrossFit competition – the Battle of Jyväskylä – in January 2015 with the Firstbeat Sports Monitor.
Healthy Lifestyle is Crucial in Shift Work
Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment database suggests that especially during the night’s sleep a shift worker’s recovery is significantly reduced.
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Firstbeat on the Road: My Travel Log
If we want to feel well and perform at a high level, good sleep, sufficient exercise, healthy food, and some enjoyable “non-stress time” daily and weekly are pretty good guidelines to follow in our normal daily life, as well as on the road!
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat