Specialised equipment, software and services for monitoring training intensity and response.
EMT is a small independent company that focuses on heart rate technologies and associated applications within the wellness, sport and high performance markets. we have dealt with various levels of Teams from The Springboks, and Blue Bulls in Rugby, to Bafana Bafana and Kaiser chiefs in Football. product services have also extended into corporate wellness and school activities. The Systems we manag
Sport coaches are seeking to understand the importance of good recovery and what effects recovery monitoring has on the athlete as a whole,
What’s Happening in an Athlete’s Mind? – Connecting Sport Psychology and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - Firstbeat In previous articles, the effect that good recovery has on performance has been highlighted from a physiological point of view. But what if we look at the situation from a...
23/05/2018
FirstBeat explains how a healthy lifestyle is crucial in shift work. It is all about balance ,
Healthy Lifestyle is Crucial in Shift Work - Firstbeat Shift work, night shifts and irregular working hours can represent significant health risks for employees. Sleep deprivation and sleeping disorders are common risk factors in shift workers (Härmä & Sallinen...
16/05/2018
How to use Apps with the Wattbike. Are you integrating?,
Using Apps With Your Wattbike Pro/Trainer Wattbike connects to some of the most popular indoor training and fitness apps, so you can keep training in the way that works for you. Make sure your monitor is up to date with the latest Firmware...
09/05/2018
TrainingPeaks Scatter Graph can be used to evaluate an athlete�s technique and efficiency. Have you tried it?,
Analyzing Workouts with the Scatter Graph in TrainingPeaks File Viewer | TrainingPeaks The Scatter Graph feature in TrainingPeaks’ File Viewer allows you to explore important relationships between different data channels.
02/05/2018
Is the ultimate cross training breathing? It is a very basic but not focused on aspect of athletic performance,
Is the ultimate cross-training… breathing? Mike Maric teaches athletes to breath better Sports coaches worldwide talk about 'good fundamentals’ – you’ve got to own the basics before you can even begin to achieve mastery in a discipline. But form...
25/04/2018
FirstBeat answers fitness questions with science. The research is vast with massive data and the application amazing,
Answering the Fitness Question with Science - Firstbeat When it comes to your health and fitness, it’s easy to ask the wrong questions. “Am I fit?” is one of these questions that just creates problems. It’s a dead...
18/04/2018
Top tips for building endurance with Wattbike. What to focus on,
Top Tips For Building Endurance On Your Bike What is endurance? In the simplest possible terms, it is your ability to ‘last the distance’ in your chosen event.
11/04/2018
Life is too short to be lived in a rush. Live your life in balance to get the most out with the greatest enjoyment.,
Life Is Too Short to Be Lived in a Rush - Firstbeat After a hot summer and the summer holiday season, it is time to head back to work and face our everyday routines and schedules. Fall is the time of new...
04/04/2018
TrainingPeaks new methodologies and the road ahead. Complex information but good to make sure you know the basics,
New Training Methodologies and the Road Ahead | TrainingPeaks In light of some recent chatter around Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and the new 4DP training methodology from our partners at Sufferfest, I would like to make clear our view on the topic. At TrainingPeaks, we welcome new ideas and advancements in training theories and methodologies. It was just....
28/03/2018
Learn to be a better cyclist with SUUNTO - Analytics and data feedback to make your day,
Suunto Cycling Insights – Everything Suunto offers for cycling Suunto solutions for cycling. Improve your cycling power and reach your goals with GPS watch cycling features and Suunto Movescount community.
21/03/2018
Work hard Play hard and rest even harder. Keeping a balance in the major aspects of your life as an individual,
Work Hard, Play Hard, Rest Even Harder - Firstbeat Employees aren’t robots. Ignoring their well-being and what motivates them is a fail-proof recipe for disaster. Nevertheless, it’s still a recipe representing the mindset of surprisingly many corporate leaders and...
14/03/2018
Why adequate rest and recovery are vital for cyclists. As I always say 'You are only FIT when you have recovered from your workout",
From Adaptation To Overtraining: Why Adequate Rest And Recovery Are Vital For Cyclists How to rest and recover after cycling. Why effective recovery is vital for building cycling fitness. Signs of overtraining.