First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

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. HRR essentially reflects parasympathetic reactivation following exercise, i.e., recovery. Sports Med, 46, 1461–1486.

Coaching

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the administrators who make educational policy are often academics with no grounding in physical fitness—their decisions are based on efficiency rather than sound physiological principles. Exercise is a metabolic activity every bit as much as eating is. So where does this leave us?

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 10, 2022

From the variety of sports I played as a youth, I always figured out how to be good while not having to run too much. It was lifting weights that steered me towards a degree in kinesiology (specifically exercise physiology). However, during my studies It was not lost upon me that cardiovascular exercise was important.

Cardio

First Beat

MARCH 9, 2022

Firstbeat Sports will be participating in the Sports Conference, “Technology in Sports: How to Secure Peak Athletic Performance” , powered by Movella. Kinduct , a Firstbeat Sports API partner, along with Xsens are the main organizers of the conference. Register now. Attendance is free!

Sports

First Beat

JUNE 6, 2022

The Bavarian Football Association (Bayerischer Fußball-Verband; BFV) has confirmed a partnership with Firstbeat Sports to use their athlete monitoring solution as part of their education system in the areas of training load and recovery management. The BFV is the largest of the 21 regional football associations in Germany, with more than 1.6

Sports

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. Consider sleep as a natural performance enhancer that can give you the edge in both sports and academics. European Journal of Sport Science, 13(3), 403-419. Sources: 1.

Immune system

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

MSU

OCTOBER 21, 2024

By Lauren Secaras Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports As described by conflict scholars, “Conflict is normal, ubiquitous, and unavoidable. In sport, it is natural for competition to be present within teams, and obviously against opponents. Emotional flooding has physiological effects (e.g.,

Coaching

AASP

JULY 8, 2022

</p> <p>Long-term psychobiosocial demands of sport can generate maladaptive responses, such as overtraining. It includes three five-item dimensions of burnout: (1) a reduced sense of accomplishment, (2) emotional and physical exhaustion, and (3) devaluation of sports participation (Raedeke & Smith, 2001).

High School

First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Another Head of Performance mentioned the importance of giving players choice where they can, so while it is expected that they will wear their Firstbeat Sports Sensors in pitch-based training, they are given the option in other circumstances.

Motivation

First Beat

JANUARY 15, 2024

Heart rate data forms the basis of multiple performance metrics used in professional sports. EPOC stands for Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption, and it reflects how far the body’s oxygen uptake is elevated from resting levels due to recovery needs after exercise. Want to learn more about the metrics?

Physiology

First Beat

FEBRUARY 27, 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). This is closely connected with a better ability to recover between intense bouts of exercise.

Fitness

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

With this little exercise on trying to get the steps right, it seems to support that we are very structured people and we seek clear, chronological processes to make sense of our teaching. We are keen to know if we have taught the life-skills that we expect of Physical Education and Sports.

Physical Education

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.

Physiology

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. Exercise was proven to: Increase the number of neurotransmitters in the brain. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Improve oxygen flow to the brain.

Movement

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. Tracking Progress and Conditioning Conditioning state of the Individual/Team by Comparing the Same Drill/Exercise Over Time.

Conditioning

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. Lastly, there is the added complication of student-athletes on different sports and team schedules. FAQ Does PLT4M have sport specific training programs?

High School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In a fitness class, ensure your instructors provide seated and standing exercise options and use inclusive terminology so everyone feels welcome. Examples : Sports related products, utensils, automatic sliding doors, bus lifts, communication devices. Inclusion Solutions : Seek out training around disability for all staff.

Fitness

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.

Biomechanics

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Fifty years after the passage of Title IX , which mandated equal opportunities for males and females in sports, doctors and researchers are still learning about anatomical and physiological differences between boys and girls and how they may affect young athletes. Knee and hip injuries. Balaji said. “We Concussions.

Sports

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

As most teachers set out to find health education lesson plans, they are often in search of resources and information on health topics like: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Mental Health Education (Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Mindfulness) Substance Abuse Prevention (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc.)

Health Education

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.

Physiology

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.

Conditioning

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

As women age, they face various physiological changes impacting their strength, metabolism, and overall well-being. During short bursts of high-intensity exercise, energy demands rapidly exceed what can be supplied through aerobic metabolism. This buildup contributes to muscle fatigue experienced during intense exercise.

Body Composition

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. Among specialized AMS tools, Firstbeat stands out for its focus on accurate physiological data.

Coaching

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

A randomized controlled study (n = 111) found that individuals who exercised at least once per week reported a smaller decline in positive affect after exposure to a stressful task relative to non-exercisers. Both aerobic exercise and strength training have been shown to support mental health.

Physical Activity