Introducing the Firstbeat Analytics Lab in Jyväskylä, Finland — an innovative fitness lab and testing facility powered by cutting-edge technology! 💪🏃♀️
This state-of-the-art research hub, acquired by Garmin in 2020, will be the driving force behind revolutionary features for Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers, and wellness products.
🔬 Firstbeat Analytics™, known for its expertise in physiological analytics, will utilize custom-designed fitness equipment, instrumentation systems, and proprietary monitoring technology to provide science-backed insights for athletes worldwide. With a team of top physiologists and scientists, they aim to create cutting-edge features that elevate performance and well-being.
🌌 Garmin users can already enjoy popular features powered by Firstbeat Analytics, including Body Battery™, Daily Suggested Workouts, VO2 Max tracking, Sleep Analysis, and more! 💤💡 As the lab reached its full operational capacity in 2023, the possibilities for innovation are limitless.
🏃♂️ Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, swimmer, or athlete of any level, Garmin’s commitment to advancing technology for active lifestyles is unwavering. Every day is an opportunity to innovate, and with the Firstbeat Analytics Lab, we’re determined to create a better tomorrow!
Features:
- Body Battery™: Easily view your current estimated energy levels to optimize your activity and rest schedules for peak performance.
- Daily Suggested Workouts: Personalized workouts adapt after each run, matching your performance and recovery needs, while considering upcoming races on your Garmin Connect™ calendar.
- Endurance Score: Measure your ability to sustain prolonged efforts, factoring in essential training data like VO2 max, short and long-term training loads, and more from any activity you engage in.
- Heat and Altitude Acclimation: Stay informed about how your body adapts to varying environments, ensuring you’re always at your best.
- Hill Score: Assess your running strength on steep climbs and running endurance on long ascents, while tracking progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history.
- HRV Status: Monitor heart rate variability during sleep to gain valuable insights into your overall health, recovery, and training performance.
- Real-Time Stamina: Stay on top of your estimated remaining performance capacity in real-time during runs or rides, maximizing your workout effectiveness.
- Recovery Time: Know precisely how long to recover before a hard training session, based on the difficulty of your previous workouts.
- Sleep Tracking: Gain a comprehensive understanding of your body’s recovery with a personalized sleep score, and insights into different sleep stages, Pulse Ox1, and respiration data.
- VO2 Max: Track your overall cardiovascular fitness and aerobic performance capacity, monitoring how your fitness levels evolve.
SOURCE: Garmin International, Inc.
