First Beat

APRIL 19, 2024

Live monitoring provides real time data on athlete’s physiological responses to training which allows coaches to make immediate adjustments if necessary. Put simply, athletes vary in their response to training, meaning each individual possesses their own physiological fingerprint. Why is athlete real time monitoring important?

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Physiology Coaching Exercise Flexibility 59

First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

Strength and conditioning staff at one of Firstbeat’s customers emphasized that it’s all about building a culture within the building and getting your athletes to trust what you are asking them to do. But how do you gain that buy-in from your athletes?

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Motivation Psychology Coaching Sport 98

The Sporting

JULY 25, 2023

That being said, it’s important to remember that sauna sessions need to be used alongside an adequate diet and exercise routine to improve your cardiovascular health. Additionally, if you’ve just done exercise or you’re in the process of recovery , the heat provided by a sauna helps your body to release endorphins, minimising pain.

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Wellness Cardiovascular Digestive system Health 94

Designs for Health

MAY 11, 2023

It is well known that physical exercise can help support overall health. Yet too much vigorous exercise may do the opposite. Physically active individuals may be more prone to oxidative stress due to the high energy and oxygen demands of exercise (particularly high-intensity endurance training ).

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Endurance Exercise Physiology Nutrition 40

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

MARCH 28, 2023

Health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and insomnia can be brought on by great stress as well. Abdominal breathing helps reduce and diffuse physiological arousal associated with the fight or flight response. Engage in exercise, get social, and challenge the negative thinking. Use abdominal (diaphragmatic) breathing.

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Immune system Cardiovascular Flexibility Physiology 52

First Beat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If a player makes it through this period without sustaining an injury, I think it is safe to say that his physical condition will be better than it was at the start of the pre-season. By comparing data from different phases of two seasons, I can get much more insights into the conditioning state of the player than just with one season.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Tracking Progress and Conditioning Conditioning state of the Individual/Team by Comparing the Same Drill/Exercise Over Time. Example Creating laps allows you to establish a drill library, aiding in better load management and communication of the physiological demands of specific drills. 8 Power 25 0.31 Power-Up (2v0) 8 1.16

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Below the level of superficial movement and skill, we see that sports are driven by a handful of key physiological concepts: Strength – The ability to generate force and act upon the world. A good vertical jump, then, comes from basic strength & power training, plyometric training, core training, mobility work, conditioning, etc.

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Designs for Health

JUNE 6, 2024

Sleep is so fundamental to normal human physiology that if an individual is kept awake for 17 hours or more , their motor performance can be impaired as much as if they had a blood alcohol level of 0.05% (the legal limit is 0.08%). Ensuring adequate sleep can be as simple as creating a simple sleep routine. By Bri Mesenbring, MS, CNS, LDN

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Respiratory system Nervous system Physiology Obesity 40

The Sporting

JULY 28, 2023

Your Guide to Kapalbhati: Benefits, Instructions and Precautions Kapalbhati is an intermediate to advanced breathing exercise regularly used in yoga practice across the world. This practice involves controlled and forceful exhalations, distinguishing it as an intermediate to advanced level of breathing exercise.

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Digestive system Nervous system Physiology Exercise 52

Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was named “ Molecule of the Year ” by Science in 1992, and in 1998, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to the three U.S. Unfortunately, this pathway can decline due to genetic polymorphisms , certain metabolic conditions , or the natural aging process. scientists responsible for its discovery.

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Cardiovascular Physiology Conditioning Exercise 40

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

People with disabilities are three times more likely to experience secondary health conditions like diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. In a fitness class, ensure your instructors provide seated and standing exercise options and use inclusive terminology so everyone feels welcome. One in four adults in the U.S.

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Fitness Fitness Exercise Cardio 52

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.)

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Health Education Health Education Education 64

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. Concussions. Injuries becoming more inclusive.

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Sport Sports Sports Physiology 81

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.

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