Measurement tips

  • Prevent skin irritation

    Make sure your skin is completely dry before applying the electrodes and replace them daily. If you experience skin irritation, move the electrode position around a little on different days.

  • Not waterproof

    Wear the device during exercising but make sure to detach the device when swimming, showering and taking a bath or sauna etc. The recording continues automatically when you re-attach the device.

  • Fitness walk

    A good level of fitness has widespread benefits. When you complete the fitness walk, your report will include an estimate of your fitness level. This will enable you to adjust your exercise routines to optimally increase your fitness.

  • Delay when unwell

    It is best to delay your first measurement, if you feel very ill, have COVID or a high fever. These will affect your results. For subsequent measurements it can be really useful to measure under these conditions as it will visualise the impact on your physiology.

  • Actively journal

    The journal information is confidential and keeping your journal is key to linking your daily context to your physiological state. Completing this accurately means you will gain more valuable insights from the lifestyle assessment.

STEP 1

Activate & order

Download the Firstbeat LifeTM app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Select "Begin registration", accept the terms and enter the email address you used to enroll in the programme.

The Firstbeat LifeTM app will guide you through the registration and account activation process. Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions

Once your account is activated, select "order a measurement device". The app will guide you through this process. Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions


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STEP 2

Charge & Pair

When the device arrives, start by charging it. The device is charging when the green LED light is flashing. The device is fully charged when the green LED light is on permanently (takes about 1.5 hours).

Do not charge the device while it is attached to the electrodes and skin.

Once the device is fully charged the Firstbeat LifeTM app will guide you through pairing the device with your phone.

This is also a good time to enter your personal information and complete the well-being survey in the app.

Need more info or help? Click here for charging instructions and click here for more instructions on how to connect the device and here to solve any pairing problems.

STEP 3

Start the measurement

In the Firstbeat LifeTM app, select "Start new measurement" in the morning as soon as you wake up. Set the measurement duration - ideally, for your first measurement, set this to 5 days and nights*, including 3 work days and 2 weekend days.

Attach the device as shown, with the electrodes provided, on clean and dry skin. Place the device under you right collarbone and the cord end on the left lower rib cage.

Stay in your normal routine as much as possible! Wear the device 24 hours a day, including when you sleep (but remove it when showering, swimming etc). Replace the electrodes daily.

For your first measurement, ignore the real-time data in the app as it won't be accurate yet.

At the end of measurement, make sure to click the "analyse measurement" button, which will produce your report.

Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions

*The minimum duration of your first measurement is 3 days and 3 nights.

STEP 4

Fill in the journal

During the measurement, fill in the journal in the Firstbeat LifeTM app.

These notes increase the insights you gain from the results. They help you connect the dots between lifestyle routines and your health, wellbeing and performance. Some medication and alchohol influence results and so include these in the journal.

Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions

PS: Don't forget to complete your fitness walk. It will produce a fitness level estimate which help us determine whether increasing fitness is an appropriate area of focus for you.

STEP 5

Generate your report

The app will indicate when your measurement is (100%) complete.

Make sure to click the "analyse measurement" button to complete the measurement and produce your report.

Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions

From data to insights

Book your debrief

Now that you have in-depth data on your wellbeing and lifestyle, it is time to translate this data into powerful and actionable insights. Head to the next chapter in the course to book in your debrief.