First Beat

JUNE 5, 2025

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) and FIBA Basketball Champions League (BCL). And even if we tried, would it be realistically achievable? Do we even have to match these demands?

Conditioning

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 4, 2025

Helpful to the preservation of the sport were the French soldiers from WWII, who learned the game from Māori soldiers of the 28th Māori battalion. The different actions that each team is trying to do for their win condition are also symbolic of the (re)birth/death cycle. The game is linked to the heroic legend of Rahi.

Dance

Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They don’t go to a theme park or a special sporting event, like you might imagine. Born with a complex heart condition During Heather’s pregnancy, a fetal echocardiogram revealed that Judah had a serious congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). They go to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

Conditioning

The Sporting

APRIL 23, 2023

The Top 5 Most Popular Sports in Russia Sports became mainstream in Russia after the Second World War - and Soviet athletes achieved big in international sports events. Quite a lot of them under dubious circumstances… But what are the most popular sports in Russia in 2023? million people in Russia play this sport.

Sports

The Sporting

MARCH 4, 2023

The Most Popular Sports to Watch and Play in Sweden Sweden is one of the most enthusiastic sporting nations in Europe. Most Swedes love to spend time outdoors and head to the countryside to play or watch regional sports, such as sailing, canoeing, orienteering and skiing. But what sports are the most popular in Sweden?

Sports

The Sporting

JULY 18, 2023

Marketing Performance: Rolex and Their Journey in Sport Most people likely know of Rolex as nothing more than a status symbol. It certainly is that, but prestige is earned, and the Rolex brand has earned its reputation through flawless performance, which is something it has replicated in its marketing and association with elite sports.

Sports

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software. Here are some advantages: 1.

Strength

Learning Through Sport

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

During the 1960s and 1970s, there were several publications explaining how to use them, reasons for their use, and their teaching benefits, particularly in the sport of soccer/football (see e.g. Wade, 1967; Worthington, 1974) where they were used to teach attack, defence and transition principles of play.

Conditioning

First Beat

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Learn firsthand how the Swans utilize Firstbeat Sports to enhance player performance and recovery. Off-Legs Training: Learn how the team uses Firstbeat in off-leg sessions to achieve the desired Training Effect. Breathing Sessions: Discover how Firstbeat is integrated with breathing exercises to improve recovery.

Strength

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

High School

Informed Practitioner in Sport

JANUARY 29, 2021

The estrangement between sports science (and medicine) and those operating in the field has proven to be a recalcitrant problem. Proponents of sports science and medicine often rail at how coaches and athletes seem reticent to adopt new findings and assimilate evidence-based practice, despite the merits presented in the research literature.

Achievement

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. 7 Keys To Successful Strength and Conditioning Classes Every school is different.

Strength

The Sporting

APRIL 12, 2023

The 10 Best Bodybuilders in History Who are the greatest bodybuilders in the history of the sport? Bodybuilding is a true testimony of human greatness, of what we can achieve if we pour our hearts and souls into something; it testifies to the sheer power of self-discipline! Finally, he went on to retire from the sport in the 1980s.

Nutrition

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

The 6 Most Popular Sports in Turkey - Everything You Need to Know! Football reigns as the most-loved game in Turkey - but what other sports do the Turks love to play and watch? Including all the latest stats and facts about Turkey’s main achievements and incredible athletes. Read on to find out! The first football club, F.C.

Sports

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The debate surrounding sport specific training has persisted for decades. For a long time, it was thought that training had to be specific to sport and position. Instead, let’s unpack what athletes and coaches WANT, and the best means of accomplishing it given the context of middle and high school sports.

Sports

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Whether a commercial for a new pair of Nike boots flickers on your telly, or you see an advert on the back page of your morning newspaper about the coming season of the Premier League being broadcasted on Sky Sports - the hefty budgets some football-based companies have, create adverts that are extremely powerful. See picture below].

Conditioning

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In a previous blog (available here ) I considered the idea of meaningful understanding of sport using a game based approach. In this blog, I explore the concept of meaningful sport further. Sport is a highly valued social activity. Sport as useful. Sport as understood. Sport as enjoyed. Utility argument.

Teaching

First Beat

MAY 29, 2023

Coaching a sports team requires careful management of training, player performance, and recovery. Making informed decisions is crucial to maximize your team’s potential and achieving success on the field. One powerful tool that coaches can rely on is Firstbeat Sports.

Coaching

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. The Pyramid of Athletic Development: Youth Sports as the Foundation Youth sports provide the initial building blocks for athletic skills, teamwork, and understanding the game.

High School

First Beat

MAY 4, 2022

Three years ago, amateur football club SV Fügen decided to try out the Firstbeat Sports solution. For me as a coach it is very important to support my players, particularly in strength and conditioning,” says head coach Thomas Luchner. Firstbeat Sports is used for every session. Bridging the Pandemic and Achieve Goals.

Sports

MSU

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I realized that coaching experience would be my Achilles heel so I sought higher learning and found the Sport Coaching and Leadership program at MSU. What outcomes do I want athletes to achieve? What techniques do I use to set the conditions to develop and refine skill? This December marks his last year of military service.

Coaching

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness and helps to reduce obesity and the risk of developing chronic conditions. This recommendation from the CDC is for all students. Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions. Ready to Learn More?

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 9, 2023

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed the tears, and his pediatrician referred him to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. “It The ACL is one of these critical ligaments,” says Kevin Shea, MD , director of the Sports Medicine program at Stanford Children’s and Aiden’s doctor.

Biomechanics

First Beat

MARCH 28, 2024

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). With the onset of conditioning work, I truly start integrating Firstbeat.

Movement

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

The argument is that if students participate in marching band or multiple sports seasons, they consistently and actively engage in physical activity and exercise. For example, a high school athlete can participate in a strength and conditioning elective. Students can explore different electives and choices that they want to pursue.

Physical Education

The Sporting

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. Gymnasts are particularly in danger of vitamin D deficiency due to the indoor nature of the sport. Lean and flexible – that is the ‘perfect’ definition of a gymnast's body.

Nutrition

The Sporting

AUGUST 4, 2023

The 8 Most Popular Sports in Germany We all know Germans love football - but what are the other most popular sports in Germany? The Sporting Blog tells all - read on for the latest facts and figures about Germany’s most popular sports! This extensive network of golf facilities enables the sport's growth and accessibility.

Sports

Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

He already loves sports—baseball, soccer, and basketball,” says Kelli Jensen, Hayden’s mom. I knew he pioneered a surgery for this condition,” Kelli says. The safest path for him was a neonatal unifocalization and possible full repair (achieving all aspects of the unifocalization repairs at one time). He’s extremely athletic.

Coordination

The Sporting

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Real Madrid has never been short of possessing the leading lights of the sport. This Portuguese Magician is noted for his work ethic, head work, elite body conditioning, and dedication to improvement on the training pitch- as well as being regarded as a natural leader. The Famous crest of Real Madrid.

Agility

The Sporting

MAY 9, 2023

The Best Pool Players of All Time For many of us, pool may be a fun bar game - but for others, it’s a professional, competitive sport. Read on to find out about the incredible titans of this sport! However, for some, pool is a professional and competitive sport to which the best players devote their lives and build successful careers.

Sports

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In recent years, amateur sports have become a thriving ecosystem. Kids start playing organized sports at increasingly younger ages, encouraged by coaches, schools, and often, parents. After all, sports promote physical fitness, socialization, teamwork, and discipline. This is not inherently negative.

Sports

Informed Practitioner in Sport

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To reinforce the earlier point, the measures subsequently taken to improve child-protection and safeguarding for vulnerable adults in sport are necessary and overdue in many cases. However, the initial imperative to be seen to be doing something was followed by ongoing calls in the media for national sports organisations to do more.

Sports

Sports Coaching FAQ

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A challenge faced by novice and experienced sports coaches alike is obtaining and retaining the attention of the kids being coached. Written Tactics boards While not used extensively in sports coaching, the use of tactics boards of some description (e.g. Refer back to past successes and achievements.

Coaching

First Beat

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Lap Management tool is your key to achieving this. Whether you’re a coach, a sports scientist, or a fitness enthusiast, understanding Lap Management can lead to more informed decisions, better performance, and winning strategies. To achieve the desired intensity, alternative drills are needed. 8 Power 25 0.31

Conditioning

AASP

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Adults, such as parents, can have a direct and significant impact on creating the conditions that help satisfy young athletes’ basic needs and, ultimately, help them cultivate self-determined motivation. </p> Specifically, offering genuine feedback without imposing conditions or asserting control is critical. </h6>

Motivation

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

However, achieving peak performance requires maximising your athletic potential. It doesn’t matter what sport or athletic activity you do, you’ll always get back what you put in. Conditioning your body for peak athletic performance will help you to feel motivated and progress quickly.

Exercise

The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

Sports like American football can cause regular injuries if you don’t look after yourself properly. That's why it's crucial to take proactive measures to prevent injuries and protect what you've worked so hard to achieve. Include movements that mimic the motions you'll be performing during your sport.

Nutrition