Learn about your body's challenges

To achieve the best performance,
It is very important to know your body's challenges.
To achieve peak results,
Let's think about the relationship between the body's challenges and amino acids.

[Digest video] The relationship between "fats" in the body and endurance / Learn with illustrations
2024.07.08

Did you know that the "fats" stored in your body are closely related to your endurance during exercise? In this video, we explain in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations why "using fats as an energy source" leads to improved performance...
[Digest video] Why does exercise cause damage to the stomach? / Learn with illustrations
2024.06.10

In order to avoid fatigue and poor performance during exercise, it is important to prevent "abdominal damage." In this video, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations the causes of abdominal damage during exercise and the points to be careful about.
What is intermittent endurance?
2024.05.24

This book explains the "intermittent endurance" required for soccer and basketball. It also explains the mechanisms for continuous sprints, the functions of explosive energy supply and waste disposal, and how to train with high-intensity interval training (HIIT). It provides useful information for improving athletic performance.
[Digest video] Basic knowledge for muscle recovery after hard training / Learn with illustrations
2024.05.13

Hard training and practice can damage muscles, leading to injuries and reduced performance. This video uses illustrations to clearly explain why exercise damages muscles.
[Digest video] Basic knowledge of joints and tendons that athletes should know / Learn with illustrations
2024.01.22

Many people pay attention to muscle care on a daily basis to prevent injuries and illnesses. However, in fact, "joints" and "tendons" are also parts of the body that are easily subjected to stress during exercise. In this video, we will explain the role of joints and tendons, which are important for athletes...
[Digest video] How to deal with fatigue at the end of exercise! Tips for replenishing carbohydrates / Learn with illustrations
2024.01.15

In order to maintain ideal performance until the end, it is important to deal with fatigue effectively. In this video, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations the "carbohydrates" that are essential for athletes to exercise comfortably and the correct way to replenish them.
[Digest video] "Rest" enhances the effectiveness of muscle training / Learn with illustrations
2023.10.02

In fact, there are many things you should do in your daily life to maximize the effects of muscle training. This time, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations the effect that "rest" has on training. This is a must-read for those who want to build their bodies efficiently.
[Digest video] Learn the basics of "muscles" that are essential for building a healthy body through illustrations
2023.10.02

In order to effectively care for and train your muscles, it is important to have a correct understanding of how muscles work in the first place. In order to get the best results from your practice and muscle training, we will explain the basic knowledge you need to know in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations.
How tendons work | Their relationship with muscles and joints and the importance of injury prevention
2021.10.05

This book explains the roles played by "tendons" that connect muscles to bones and "joints" that connect bones to bones, as well as the stresses placed on them during exercise. It also introduces key care tips for protecting tendons and joints and maintaining optimal movement.
How to speed up muscle recovery | Essential amino acids for muscle repair and protein synthesis
2020.09.30

This book explains how to speed up muscle recovery after exercise. It also covers muscle fiber damage and inflammation caused by eccentric exercise, recovery time, and the role of essential amino acids and leucine, which are necessary for protein synthesis.
Nutrition and rest to enhance the effectiveness of muscle training
2020.09.30

This book explains the role and intake amount of protein needed to enhance muscle training, its function, and how to utilize it. It also introduces the relationship between rest, especially sleep, and muscle growth.
Causes of fatigue and tiredness after exercise
2020.09.30

Muscles aren't the only cause of fatigue and post-exercise lethargy. Exercise-induced body temperature rises and reduced blood flow to the abdomen can also damage internal organs. We'll also introduce precautions to take in hot and humid environments, as well as how worsening inflammation can lead to decreased performance.

Supervisor information

Masaaki Sugita

Nippon Sport Science University
Professor, Faculty of Physical Education. Doctor of Philosophy

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Masashi Miyashita

Waseda University
Professor, Faculty of Sport Sciences

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Shin Terada

The University of Tokyo
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

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Satoshi Fujita

Ritsumeikan University
Professor, College of Sports and Health Sciences

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Yasuo Kawakami

Waseda University
Professor, Faculty of Sport Sciences

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Learn about your body's challenges

Supervisor information

Masaaki Sugita

Masashi Miyashita

Shin Terada

Satoshi Fujita

Yasuo Kawakami