List of muscle articles

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  Muscles are made of amino acids | Functions and breakdown mechanisms of BCAAs and essential amino acids

  2025.12.03

  This book explains the role and mechanisms of muscle-building amino acids and BCAAs, as well as the necessary amount of protein intake. It also explains the relationship between exercise-induced muscle breakdown and a decline in physical condition.

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  [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.

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  [Explanatory video] Prevent injuries and performance decline! Basic knowledge for fast muscle recovery / Learn with illustrations

  2024.05.13

  Muscle pain occurs after pushing yourself hard during training or practice. This type of "muscle damage" can lead to injury or reduced performance, making it a big enemy for athletes. In this video, we explain the risks of muscle damage and the key points for quick recovery...
  

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  [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.

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  [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 most energy-intensive sports out of all sports. Therefore, it is important to be in good condition for the competition.

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  [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.