Informed Practitioner in Sport

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Sian began her professional career in physiology, working with British Swimming, before obtaining her PhD in statistical modelling of sport performance with Swimming New Zealand, leading to a strategic role as Performance Intelligence Manager with Paralympics New Zealand. Will I even have a job in sport next year?!

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

This totally doesn’t explain whatever physiological/biological processes that needs to take place within the person in sync with its interaction of the world. The simple examples cited seems to point to the age-old issue of needing to know what you are teaching and assessing for confirmation.

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First Beat

MARCH 10, 2022

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 athletes’ sleep habits. Sleep plays a vital role in recovery both physiologically and psychologically. It is no coincidence that we feel good after a night of quality sleep!

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First Beat

APRIL 19, 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). Live monitoring provides real time data on athlete’s physiological responses to training which allows coaches to make immediate adjustments if necessary.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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. This information can be invaluable for assessing the load of upcoming training sessions. 2008), or a custom-designed protocol specific to your sport.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

There are also various different facets of talent, encompassing physical, physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial components. And of course in the context of the sport, talent is expressed in terms of technical skills and tactical acumen - above all, can they play ? A similar trend is seen with endurance events of longer distance.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Clear pathways are a must! As a leader of your fitness center, it is your responsibility to partner with the disability community and continually assess your environment to make the necessary changes to ensure everyone can access your center. Assess your space using the accessibility checker (see below for options).

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: To mark the launch of our second e-learning course on the sports injury theme, the following is an excerpt from the opening of the newly launched course ‘Resolving Running-Related Injury’. Running features prominently in sports and athletic events.

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First Beat

MARCH 6, 2025

Selecting the right physiological monitoring tool can significantly impact how athletes train, recover, and perform. This article highlights the essential features to look for when evaluating physiological monitoring tools, helping you choose a solution that aligns with your goals and supports athlete success.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The new interactive Team Training Session Report from Firstbeat makes utilizing physiological data in professional sports easier than ever before, providing deeper insights into a team’s performance during a session. Professional sports teams generate vast amounts of data on their athletes on a daily basis.

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First Beat

MARCH 7, 2025

In todays competitive sports landscape, simply tracking heart rate isnt enough. Firstbeat Sports takes team heart rate monitoring to the next level by transforming raw data into actionable insights, ensuring that every training decision is backed by science.

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First Beat

APRIL 15, 2025

Simply put, it is how the body reacts physiologically to the workload of a certain session. Why Measuring Internal Load Matters in Elite Sports Understanding internal load is essential for S&C coaches looking to optimize athlete performance and manage injury risk. Where external load (distance covered, sprints made, etc.,

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First Beat

JANUARY 24, 2025

Strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, and team managers must balance training loads, track recovery, monitor injuries, and analyze performance dataall to ensure athletes deliver their best results. Assessing recovery , helping coaches identify when an athlete needs rest to prevent injuries or burnout.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, guest writer and Firstbeat client Konstantinos Stratakis discusses the role of off-season conditioning in team sports, including balancing sports-specific and non-specific conditioning like HIIT. Konstantinos is a certified performance and sports scientist, as well as a strength and conditioning specialist.

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Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

As women age, they face various physiological changes impacting their strength, metabolism, and overall well-being. Supporting Athletic Performance Creatine promotes athletic performance in women, whether in competitive sports or daily physical demands. kg vs. +2.8 In two separate studies, Stout et al.

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