Firstbeat LifeTM Guides
This page contains measurement tips and base instructions.
For detailed information, select the appropriate buttons below.
Charging the battery
The battery of your Firstbeat LifeTM device lasts quite a while.
You can check the battery level by clicking on the Profile tab in the menu at the bottom of the screen and then selecting Measurement Device Settings (see image to the right). Note: in this menu you can also enable the night mode, which dims the flashing light at night!
The device is charging when the green LED light is flashing. The device is fully charged when the green LED light is on permanently (a full charge from empty take about t 1.5 hours).
Do not charge the device while it is attached to the electrodes and skin.
Need more info on charging the device? Click here for charging instructions
You can check the battery level by clicking on the Profile tab in the menu at the bottom of the screen and then selecting Measurement Device Settings (see image to the right). Note: in this menu you can also enable the night mode, which dims the flashing light at night!
The device is charging when the green LED light is flashing. The device is fully charged when the green LED light is on permanently (a full charge from empty take about t 1.5 hours).
Do not charge the device while it is attached to the electrodes and skin.
Need more info on charging the device? Click here for charging instructions
Starting a measurement
In the Firstbeat LifeTM app, select "Start new measurement" in the morning as soon as you wake up. Set the desired measurement duration*.
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.
Depending on your focus, stay in your (new) normal routine as much as possible or experiement with new routines or practices to assess their impact!
Wear the device 24 hours a day, including when you sleep (but remove it when showering, swimming etc). Replace the electrodes daily.
Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions
*If you change your mind and want to shorten the measurement length you can select the "analyse measurement" option after the first 24 hours. If you want to lengthen the measurement, just keep going and select "analyse measurement" when you want to end the measurement. Note that only full 24-hour periods will be included in the results.
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.
Depending on your focus, stay in your (new) normal routine as much as possible or experiement with new routines or practices to assess their impact!
Wear the device 24 hours a day, including when you sleep (but remove it when showering, swimming etc). Replace the electrodes daily.
Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions
*If you change your mind and want to shorten the measurement length you can select the "analyse measurement" option after the first 24 hours. If you want to lengthen the measurement, just keep going and select "analyse measurement" when you want to end the measurement. Note that only full 24-hour periods will be included in the results.
Fill in the journal
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. When you are experimenting with new routines or practices, completing the journal is particularly important.
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 during most measurements. This will help you determine whether your fitness is trending up.
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. When you are experimenting with new routines or practices, completing the journal is particularly important.
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 during most measurements. This will help you determine whether your fitness is trending up.
Generate your report
The app will indicate when your measurement is (100%) complete*.
Click the "analyse measurement" button to complete the measurement and produce your report.
Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions
*If you change your mind and want to shorten the measurement length you can select the "analyse measurement" option after the first 24 hours. If you want to lengthen the measurement, just keep going and select "analyse measurement" when you want to end the measurement. Note that only full 24-hour periods will be included in the results.
Click the "analyse measurement" button to complete the measurement and produce your report.
Need more info or help? Click here for more detailed instructions
*If you change your mind and want to shorten the measurement length you can select the "analyse measurement" option after the first 24 hours. If you want to lengthen the measurement, just keep going and select "analyse measurement" when you want to end the measurement. Note that only full 24-hour periods will be included in the results.
Interpreting results & trends
Now that you have completed quite a few measurements, you will no doubt be a master of interpreting your data!
Like a refresher or new perspectives? Click here to access the interpretation guide
The trend reporting in the Firstbeat LifeTM is a great way to track your progress. You can access your trend information by clicking the Results tab (bottom menu), following by the Show Trends option (top right of the screen).
Like a refresher or new perspectives? Click here to access the interpretation guide
The trend reporting in the Firstbeat LifeTM is a great way to track your progress. You can access your trend information by clicking the Results tab (bottom menu), following by the Show Trends option (top right of the screen).
