In the aftermath of our annual international seminar in London – Getting the balance right – here’s once again some reflection on the topic of balance. The London seminar’s title referred to several things: the overall balance between stress and … Continue reading →

Almost the end of the year! It’s a good time to do some reflecting about what happened in 2012 and what’s ahead in 2013. The year was filled with progress, program updates, new international and Finnish partners and thousands of … Continue reading →

Athlete: Sami Jauhojärvi Profession: Cross-country skier Age: 31 Height: 174cm Weight: 71kg Resting heart rate: 33bpm Maximum heart rate: 193bpm Overall, an athlete?s day may seem to be very simple and strictly tied to routines and schedules, but when looking … Continue reading →

It?s the summer holiday season in Finland and most of Scandinavia, and worldwide the pace of life slows down a little bit in July-August when people are taking their well-deserved annual leaves! The holiday culture varies between countries: in Finland … Continue reading →

In 2011-2012, Firstbeat took and is taking major steps in going international in the health and well-being sector by conducting lifestyle assessment projects and arranging training seminars in several European countries. We now have partners in UK, France, Sweden, Hungary, … Continue reading →