Educational Series

Identifying Game Demands - Using Firstbeat Data to Train As You Play.

This session will talk you through the importance of collecting game data, and how this can be used to inform the way in which you train.  Some practical examples will be presented to show how you can utilize key features to apply this.

• How to identify the volume and intensity of game play
• Whole game intensity vs shorter intensity periods
• How the Maximal Intensity Periods feature works and using it in practice

Training Effect – What Is It?  What Does It Mean?  How Do You Use It?

Training Effect is one of the most powerful and informative metrics included with Firstbeat Sports.  This session will explain what it means, how it’s calculated and how you can utilize it to take your training analysis to the next level.

• An explanation of Aerobic and Anaerobic TE and how they’re calculated
• Assessing Session Demands
• Micro-Cycle Periodization

Longitudinal Training Load Management Using Firstbeat Sports

The analysis of training load analysis is about more than just looking at isolated sessions.  Using longitudinal data to manage your athletes' training loads is a vital part of the process to develop your athletes, manage risks, and fine-tuning performance. 

• Acute & Chronic Loads, what are they and how are they calculated
• ACWR: What it is, what it isn’t
• Maintaining accurate training loads using Manual Exercise Input

Using HRV and Recovery Data to Manage Training Load

To make the most of any monitoring program you need to assess how your athletes are coping with their training demands in addition to what they are doing.  Utilizing Heart Rate Variability via the Quick Recovery Test gives you valuable insights into athlete status and provides data to make informed decisions.

• What is HRV, why is it important?
• Using QRT, best practice for data collection and what it actually means
• Benefits of HRV Guided Training

Introduction to Submaximal Fitness Testing with Firstbeat

Thursday, May 15th 205, @ 13:00 BST, 14:00 CET

Discover the benefits of submaximal fitness testing with Firstbeat! This session covers the key reasons for conducting submaximal fitness tests, guidance on how to conduct them, and insights into interpreting the data.

Weekly Training Planning based on Physiological Data

Tuesday, June 17th 2025 @ 13:00 BST, 14:00 CET

Learn how to build smarter weekly training plans using physiological metrics with Firstbeat! This session explores how to define game demands, structure an effective weekly plan, and fine-tune it for optimal performance. Gain actionable insights to align training intensity with your team’s goals and keep athletes at their peak.