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How to Solve the "Eating Stress" of Bodybuilders: Amino Acids as a Choice to Optimize Muscle Synthesis During the Bulking Phase
2026.05.19

Bodybuilding, which aims to maximize muscle size and create a beautiful physique, involves not only training but also a meticulously calculated nutritional strategy. Especially during the "bulking phase," when the body is being enlarged, a massive amount of food must be consumed, leading to situations where eating is not what one wants and food becomes a source of stress...
A must-read for bodybuilders! Reduce dietary stress during bulking phase with amino acids / Jun Yasuda, Lecturer, Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokai University
2026.05.19

Bodybuilders build bodies that are almost at their peak through rigorous training and meticulous nutritional strategies. To support this muscle building, their food intake is inevitably enormous, and the stress involved is considerable. This time, we'll look at the nutritional aspects of bodybuilders...
For athletes who "want to eat but can't"—amino acids: a way to streamline body building—
2026.03.30

Athletes train every day, striving to build stronger bodies. However, for athletes who engage in high-intensity exercises such as basketball, handball, soccer, rugby, and American football, the problem is, "I need to eat a lot, but I can't..."
Building a Body for Athletes Who "Can't Eat" Efficiently with Amino Acids / Professor Jun Yasuda, Lecturer, Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokai University
2026.03.30

In ball sports such as basketball, soccer, and rugby, physical conditioning is an essential element. However, intense training and subsequent protein intake can lead to neglecting proper nutrition, causing many to struggle with building their physique...
[Digest Video] Strength and Conditioning Coach Mikio Numata and Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Dietitian Haruka Suzuki "Peaking for university swimmers"
2024.04.23

We interviewed Mikio Numata, who is the training coach for the Toyo University Swimming Club and the Japan national swimming team, and currently serves as a training coach for the High Performance Support Program at the National Institute of Sports Sciences, Japan Sport Council, and Haruka Suzuki, a registered dietitian involved in Ajinomoto Co.'s Victory Project®, a nutritional support program for top athletes. We asked them about the training, nutrition, and conditioning required for competitive swimmers.
[Part 2 of the video] Learning from the schedules of top competitive swimmers / Strength and conditioning coach Mikio Numata x Ajinomoto Co., Inc. registered dietitian Haruka Suzuki
2024.04.22

Swimming is a highly physical activity that requires a variety of strengths, including cardiopulmonary function as well as well-balanced muscle strength. In order to perform at your best in an important race, it is essential to not only build your body, but also to make thorough preparations for the competition, including nutrition. Here we will explain the training and diet for the competition, the race...
[Part 1 of the video] Conditioning methods for swimmers before competitions / Strength and conditioning coach Mikio Numata x Ajinomoto Co., Inc. registered dietitian Haruka Suzuki
2024.04.09

Swimming is known as one of the sports that consumes the most energy. Therefore, conditioning before a competition is extremely important. In order to be in top condition for important competitions such as international tournaments, daily practice and diet are especially important, and with the right knowledge and...
[Special Discussion from the Amino Acid Sports Nutrition Science Lab] University Swimming [Part 2] Bodybuilding and nutrition: Daily "preparation" determines success
2024.03.29

Swimming is a high-intensity exercise, so it requires a variety of strengths, including well-balanced muscle strength and strong cardiopulmonary function. The most important thing is to perform at your best in important races. In order to achieve the results you want in multiple races, careful preparation before the competition is essential.
[Amino Acid Sports Nutrition Science Lab Special Discussion] Collegiate Swimming [Part 1] The Importance of Peaking to Give Your Full Strength in the Big Game
2024.03.29

In swimming, the difference between fractions of a second determines the outcome of a race. In order to achieve results at the desired time, peaking (improving your condition and matching your peak so that you are in the best condition for the target race) and tapering (gradually reducing and controlling the amount and frequency of practice and training) are also important.
[Digest video] Lecturer in the Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Pacific Rim University, Tomoki Ebato and Certified Sports Nutritionist Kana Nakanishi "What is the correct adjustment for female soccer players?"
2023.12.25

We interviewed Tomoki Ebato, who was a trainer for the Waseda University women's soccer team and is currently developing players for the Pacific Rim University women's soccer team, and Kana Nakanishi, who has provided individual nutritional guidance to university soccer team players and is currently a nutritional instructor at LEOC Co., Ltd. They talked about the nutrition and rest that are essential for soccer, preparations for hard training such as training camps, and...
[Special Discussion at the Amino Acid Sports Nutrition Science Lab] Women's University Soccer [Part 2] Nutritional supplementation is also part of preparation for a match
2023.12.25

Fatigue can easily accumulate in soccer during daily practice. It is not easy to be in good shape for an important match while focusing on improving your skills and physical strength. It is important to prepare with mid- to long-term schedules in mind and make adjustments based on correct knowledge. For students, how you spend your time traveling and how you get food can also affect your performance in the match...
[Part 2 of the video] Not everyone is the same, individuality is important / Tomoki Ebato, lecturer in the Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education, Pacific Rim University x Kana Nakanishi, certified sports nutritionist
2023.12.25

In this interview, we will be talking to Tomoki Ebato, a lecturer in the Department of Physical Education at the Faculty of Physical Education at Pacific Rim University, and Kana Nakanishi, who was a figure skater when she was a student and is now a certified sports nutritionist who supports athletes at universities and professional teams, focusing on female soccer players, especially student athletes...