AASP

JUNE 26, 2025

Studies show this rhythm can reduce physiological arousal and enhance the ability of the vagus nerve to calm the body after stress (Bae et al., You won’t find many studies on this technique in isolation (hence the “honorable mention”), but it draws from the tried-and-true physiology of sympathetic activation more broadly.

Nervous system

First Beat

JUNE 26, 2025

About Firstbeat Sports Firstbeat Sports is the leading provider of physiological data for athlete performance management. Trusted by over 1,000 elite teams worldwide, Firstbeat turns complex physiological measurements into actionable insights on training load, recovery, and performance readiness.

Fitness

First Beat

JUNE 17, 2025

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. Shushan, T.,

Fitness

Designs for Health

JULY 17, 2025

Endogenous GLP-1 versus GLP-1 Receptor Agonists While endogenous GLP-1 hormones are secreted after meals and act transiently to promote insulin secretion , suppress glucagon , and promote satiety in a balanced physiologic fashion, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) provide prolonged receptor engagement.

Nutrition

First Beat

JUNE 26, 2025

The pre-season is a critical period as it focuses on building the physiological, psychological, and technical foundation from which peak performance is developed during the in-season.  It sets the tone for the rest of the campaign. If you get it wrong, you can spend months trying to catch up. But how do you know if players are adapting well?

Physiology

First Beat

JUNE 5, 2025

Ideally, this requires annual data for each player, as every athlete has a unique physiological fingerprint. By using a monitoring system, we may not be able to answer all the questions above, but we can better connect off-season training to in-season demands.

Conditioning

Designs for Health

JUNE 10, 2025

However, the physiological incapacity to achieve and sustain an erection serves as a profound indicator of underlying systemic health issues, particularly those related to cardiovascular and metabolic health. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is frequently perceived as a men’s sexual health concern.

Nervous system

First Beat

JUNE 26, 2024

Four-time Swedish basketball champions Norrköping Dolphins have entered into a new three-year partnership agreement with Firstbeat Sports, giving them access to the most comprehensive physiological analytics in team sports.

Physiology

PE Scholar

JUNE 22, 2023

Compare the physiological and perceptual responses between playing a cycling exergame alone vs a multiplayer Exergaming session.

Physiology

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Here are some key takeaways: Understanding the Science of Well-Being: The book delves into the research underpinning the science of well-being, providing insights into both the psychological and physiological aspects of well-being. This knowledge helps nurses appreciate the critical importance of well-being in their lives.

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

Recognizing nursing as a STEM field is crucial for several reasons: Acknowledging the Rigor of Nursing Education: Nursing education requires a strong foundation in scientific disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology.

Physiology

First Beat

MAY 20, 2024

Firstbeat Sports provides valuable physiological insights into player development and the varying physiological demands across different age groups. We are particularly thrilled to extend our services to the U20 team, showcasing the club’s commitment to investing in the long-term development of young athletes.”

Sports

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

My personal belief is that the younger the age group of learners, the more worthwhile to understand better the physiological processes at work within the learner and the behaviour exhibited in response to task and environment. Example, pedagogy is strategy, theory is wishful thinking, models are blank frameworks, etc.

Physical Education

First Beat

JUNE 25, 2023

For Firstbeat, this integration with Sideline Sports enhances their customer experience further, helping to deliver physiological data to the whole coaching staff to use in decision-making processes and communications. This includes our metrics like Quick Recovery Test, TRIMP, Training Effect, and Movement Load.”

Sports

Reinventing the Game

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A teacher who believes in the need to continuously understand underpinning physiological processes within the body-person-environment interaction will leverage on example scenarios of teaching approaches. Does this boil down to individual teachers and what their beliefs and philosophies are in teaching?

Teaching

First Beat

JUNE 21, 2023

Firstbeat Sports provides physiological insights on player development and physiological requirements in different age groups. We are particularly excited about the expansion of use to the U18 and U20 teams which shows the team’s commitment to investing in young athletes for long-term player development.

Physiology

PE Scholar

APRIL 10, 2025

Socio-demographic factors, personal factors, residential space attributes, and park characteristics on park visitation.

Physiology

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Take a quick gander at the products advertised in a respected physiology journal: “Inexpensive four-lane electronically speed-controlled treadmill for rats and mice.”. Or did they reveal their trauma, during psychotherapy, that because of their visual deficiency, they did not even realize they were gold!? What, no Stairmaster?

Phys Ed

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. This problem were amusingly illustrated as far back as 1990, in a book by Gordon Stewart called “Running Through My Mind.”

Physical Education

First Beat

AUGUST 4, 2023

This integration will streamline the process of sharing our latest Firstbeat physiological performance insights such as Heart Rate Recovery or Movement Intensity with more members of the organization. We strongly believe that our latest technology offers numerous opportunities for coaches and players to optimize their performance potential.

Sports

First Beat

JUNE 2, 2023

This free-to-attend event is valuable for any coaches interested in leveraging physiological data to optimize performance and drive success! Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to gain insights into the world of the NHL and gain exclusive access to the inner workings of an elite hockey team.

Physiology

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

” Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 2004 Apr;29(2):90-115. References: 1. Katzmarzyk, and Ian Janssen, “The Economic costs associated with physical inactivity and obesity in Canada: An Update.” Wolf and G.A. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

Fitness

First Beat

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Firstbeat’s internal load data offers coaches a detailed overview of training load, providing a more in-depth understanding of the physiological stress experienced by athletes during training sessions. About Sydney Swans The Sydney Swans are a professional Australian rules football club based in Sydney, New South Wales.

Physiology

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 1, 2024

There are a lot of physiologic changes in pregnancy, and for moms who have underlying disorders, including cardiac issues, close surveillance is recommended,” says Dr. Wu. Anyone with an underlying heart condition will face major physiological challenges during delivery and will need special care,” says Dr. Lyell.

Physiology

First Beat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Firstbeat provides systematic information and support for players’ physical development as well as the physiological demands of different age stages, and can contribute to building the player’s path from a young athlete to a top-level hockey player,” Wenning added.

Sports

Designs for Health

AUGUST 25, 2022

Acute or chronic stress causes endogenous physiological changes in hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrient status. An adequate intake of all eight water-soluble B vitamins may be essential for optimal physiological and neurological function in the presence of stress. Stress may also impair someone’s mood.

Physiology

Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ultimately this results in physiological changes that have been linked to the development of atherosclerosis, hypertension, and other cardiovascular pathologies. Recent research suggests that certain micronutrients may help support the integrity of the vascular endothelium.

Cardiovascular

The Sporting

JUNE 19, 2024

Because of the number of knee injuries in women’s football, many experts have been looking at the physiology of female athletes. I believe the examination of that physiology should start with the feet and biomechanics. So, Why Do Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men?

Biomechanics

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 10, 2022

It was lifting weights that steered me towards a degree in kinesiology (specifically exercise physiology). I always gravitated towards lifting the heavy iron in basement dungeon gyms that only the hardcore called home. However, during my studies It was not lost upon me that cardiovascular exercise was important.

Cardio

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

” The Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, February 2004. .; [link]. Katzmarzyk & I. Janssen, “The economic costs associated with physical inactivity and obesity in Canada: an update.” Michael Pratt, M.D., Higher Direct Medical Costs Associated With Physical Inactivity.” The Physician and Sportsmedicine 28(10).Oct

Recreation

Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 11, 2024

Another big factor, in my opinion, is the understanding we place in the misdirected, implicit interpretation of social constructivism, where we learn by immersing and doing, leaving out the value of relationships, environment, physiological processes, acquisition sciences, etc.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That led me to complete a Fulbright Scholarship, where I studied the molecular physiology of the hippocampus, a brain structure often implicated in epilepsy networks. So, I began to develop a passion for learning about neurologic disease and thinking about how I could become a provider for neurological care.

Physiology

My Zone

APRIL 15, 2025

As a personal trainer, your job is to ensure each client gets the best results based on their unique physiology and goals. Heart rate training is a powerful tool that allows you to train clients as individuals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Physiology

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 2, 2023

Self-regulation This is where a learner sets goals and then monitors, regulates and controls behavioural, cognitive and affective engagement guided or regulated (self-evaluation) by the goals (Pintrich, 2000; Schunk & Zimmerman, 1997, 2007; Zimmerman, 2002).

Physiology

Designs for Health

AUGUST 30, 2022

The authors postulated that both AT and vitamin D may act on the body through different physiologic mechanisms and influence multiple downstream targets. . The treatment arm involving the combination of both AT and vitamin D reflected the largest improvements in inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1?, tumor necrosis factor-alph, and NF-?B.

Physiology

Designs for Health

AUGUST 24, 2022

The authors highlighted that I3C has been shown to regulate the metabolism of estrogen by restoring the physiological ratio of 16-alpha and 2-hydroxymetabolites, normalizing hormone-sensitive tissue cell division in the female reproductive system.

Physiology

Designs for Health

JULY 13, 2023

These physiological responses may result in changes in anxiousness, irritability, and hunger. This triggers the release of counter-regulatory hormones , such as cortisol, adrenaline, growth hormone, and glucagon, which work to restore blood glucose levels to normal.

Physiology