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Damage care during trail running is important [Akito Watanabe's ski-off training VOL.1]
Since competing at the Turin 18 Winter Olympics at the age of 2006, Akito Watanabe has competed in five consecutive Winter Olympics. He has won four medals and has been a top runner in Nordic combined for many years. In the off-season, he engages in mountain climbing and trail running...
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Recovery measures during mountain climbing are key [Akito Watanabe's Ski Off Training VOL.2]
Watanabe has achieved many great feats, including competing in five consecutive Winter Olympics and winning the World Cup individual overall championship. He has been a top Nordic combined athlete for many years. This article focuses on the mountain training he undertakes during the off-season, and discusses its benefits and how to use amino acids...
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Towards 2026. Food and family choices [Akito Watanabe's ski-off training VOL4]
Watanabe has maintained a top rank in the world of Nordic combined for about 20 years. What does it take to continue to achieve results in this grueling sport where you compete in multiple disciplines? We will look into the conditioning that supports his body. In the final volume, Vol. 4, we will look at how Watanabe...
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[Video Part 1] The appeal of mountain climbing and the importance of advance preparation / Mountaineer Yasuhiro Hanaya x Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. Toshiyuki Yamada
Yasuhiro Hantani is a mountaineer who has won the Piolet d'Or, the "Academy Award of the mountaineering world." He says, "The use of amino acids is important for mountaineering, which requires a lot of physical activity." What are his nutritional methods, the appeal of mountain climbing, and the key points for preparation? In a conversation with amino acid expert Toshiyuki Yamada, we explore more effective methods.
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[Video Part 2] Nutritional supplementation during mountain climbing and for the future / Mountaineer Yasuhiro Hanaya x Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. Toshiyuki Yamada
Mountaineer Yasuhiro Hantani has challenged many difficult mountains. "The more difficult the climb, the more important it is to prepare," he says. "I use amino acids to prepare for the next day." What are his methods of nutrition when climbing, and what are his suggestions for the future? In a conversation with amino acid expert Toshiyuki Yamada, we explore more effective methods...
[Digest Video] Nordic Combined: Akito Watanabe "Mountain climbing training practiced by top athletes" VOL.3
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◇[Members only] Damage care during trail running is important [Akito Watanabe's ski-off training VOL.3]
Akito Watanabe has competed in five consecutive Winter Olympics since he was 18 years old, winning four medals and continuing to be a top Nordic combined runner. In VOL.5, we will delve into the bodybuilding required for Nordic combined. What kind of training does Watanabe do to adapt to the tough competition of multiple events?
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Nordic Combined: Akito Watanabe

Nordic Combined Skiing Japan Representative
In 2009, she won a gold medal in the team event at the World Championships. Since then, she has been a top athlete in numerous world competitions. In the 2017-18 season, she achieved her long-cherished dream of winning the World Cup individual all-around title. In 2022, she won two bronze medals in Beijing, achieving the remarkable feat of winning medals in three consecutive tournaments.




