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The Commodification of Breath: Parsing Fact from Fiction in the Gilded Age of Breathwork and Breathing Influencers

AASP

The consequences, they argue, are a cascade of severe health conditions ranging from asthma and facial malformation to ADHD and depression. The Effects of Resonance Frequency Breathing on Cardiovascular System and Brain-Cardiopulmonary Interactions. Their solution? What's the Evidence? Sevoz-Couche et al., 2022; Steffen et al.,

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Why Implement Fitness Testing in Elite Sport? A Breakdown for Coaches

First Beat

Other Factors to Consider A New and Easy Way to Conduct Fitness Testing Firstbeat Fitness Testing Reporting Explained Assessment and monitoring of physiological qualities is an important part of any fitness coach’s work, and is beneficial for a number of reasons within the context of enhancing athlete performance.

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

The effects of vaping on youth is a focus for researchers, youth sports coaches, federal government agencies, and the media. A review of published literature focusing on the effects vaping on athletes noted that routine e-cigarette use may have an impact on cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Study the opposition. Study the film.

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New Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches

First Beat

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. This likely means their conditioning has improved. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32 (2), 326-333.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

As coaches, we all want to win. While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. This is dangerous.

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Using Firstbeat Sports Training Effect During Return-to-Play

First Beat

The Return-to-Play process, or indeed any conditioning program that is not in the form of the athlete’s sport, can be a challenge to manage. Learn more about how Firstbeat is used for return to play by watching our webinar recording with Nick Grantham, Premier League Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach here.

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Off Season Basketball Workouts For High School Athletes

PLT4M

And while professional players have access to any army of strength coaches and specialists, many high school programs are in search of off season basketball workouts for young basketball players looking to take their game to the next level. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes.