How to Look After Your Physical and Mental Well-Being When Daily Routines are Turned Upside Down

How to Look After Your Physical and Mental Well-Being When Daily Routines are Turned Upside Down

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Written by Tiina Hoffman, Exercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat @Tiinafbt

“Keep calm & carry on”… The famous British quote seems very apt today. Most of us have never experienced anything that affects societal functioning as extensively as Covid-19, with millions of people self-isolating or being told not to leave their house unless necessary.

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How to Make Working from Home Work for You

How to Make Working from Home Work for You

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WRITTEN BY Alastair Davidson Content Specialist, Firstbeat.com

Did you know, roughly 70% of professionals across the globe work away from the office at least one day-a-week? And, in the UK alone, there are over 4 million people regularly working from home? As technology improves and employers become more accommodating to individual employee needs, more and more of us are taking to working remotely.

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Using Firstbeat to Assess Recovery During Tournament Competition

Using Firstbeat to Assess Recovery During Tournament Competition

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Written by Alistair Davidson, content specialist at Firstbeat technologies

The Cricket World Cup came to a dramatic end on Sunday with England defeating New Zealand in the final. It was the culmination of almost seven weeks of action, with both nations playing 11 games in total. 

Tournament competition inevitably places added stress on athletes due the quick turnaround between games. Whether it is the Cricket World Cup, FIFA World Cup, or a playoff series in one of the North American leagues these situations provide limited time for recovery – a crucial factor in optimizing performance. 

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Beyond Heart Rate: Heart Rate Variability.

Beyond Heart Rate: Heart Rate Variability.

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The technology now exists to extract a lot more information from our heart than simply how fast it beats. This article, written by Tiina Hoffman, from Firstbeat, explains how we can turn heart rate variability data into insights about stress, recovery, and exercise, and is the basis for the work we are doing here at Inside Performance with Wellness Coaching and Support for companies and individuals.

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How Neuroscientists Explain the Mind-Clearing Magic of Running

How Neuroscientists Explain the Mind-Clearing Magic of Running

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This article has been edited from an original by Melissa Dahl for nymag

It is something of a cliché among runners, how the activity never fails to clear your head. Does some creative block have you feeling stuck? Go for a run. Are you deliberating between one of two potentially life-altering decisions? Go for a run. Are you feeling mildly mad, sad, or even just vaguely meh? Continue reading