Personal Gym ASPI Appointed as Official Support Gym for 'Best of Miss Kanagawa 2026,' One of Japan's Largest Pageants Leading to Global Competitions!

ASPIREST Inc. (CEO: Hikaru Harada), which operates Personal Gym ASPI, has been appointed as the official support gym for "Best of Miss Kanagawa."

During the "Beauty Camp" leading up to the Miss Universe pageant, we provided a special training program to maximize the finalists' stage performance.

■ Background and Purpose of the Training: Why "Personal Gym ASPI"?

Best of Miss is a stage where, beyond physical beauty, qualities like the power of one's words, approach to life, and how one lives are also evaluated. The pageant's philosophy of "continuously updating oneself" aligns with Personal Gym ASPI's philosophy of "building a body for a lifetime" rather than temporary change, which led to this partnership.

At this Beauty Camp, we provided essential instruction based on anatomy, led by holders of U.S.-accredited certifications.

By having finalists logically understand "why this movement is necessary," they can achieve not just thinness, but healthy, supple muscles and a confident demeanor.

This translates into overwhelming confidence on stage and the "lifelong intelligence" to stand on their own two feet and continue to enhance their beauty even after the pageant.

Personal Gym ASPI has supported the finalists by providing a solid foundation from both a physical and knowledge-based perspective, enabling them to continue shining as their authentic selves.

■ Specific Details of the Beauty Camp Training

【Maximizing Stage Performance, Starting with Individual Posture Assessments】

This Beauty Camp began with individual posture assessments for each finalist. In pursuit of "how to appear beautiful and full of confidence," we provided thorough instruction on how to stand, posture, correct breathing techniques, and how to use the body.

Members of Personal Gym ASPI's "Technical Supervision Department" provided support on the day.

The Beauty Camp was held by a four-person team, including department head Aoyama, and members Komori, Sakagami, and Hirano.

・Fundamental Posture Improvement

We conducted exercises specifically focused on correcting swayback posture, upper crossed syndrome, and rib flare. By correcting alignment, it enables stable and sophisticated walking, even in heels.

・Coordination of Breathing and Vocalization

We instructed on proper breathing and control of abdominal pressure. This not only corrects posture but also improves the physical functions needed to produce a "strong, beautiful voice" during the speech evaluation.

・Awareness of "Usable Muscles"

We logically explained which muscles to use and which to relax. Many finalists expressed surprise and excitement as they experienced visible changes on the spot through functional improvements.

・Guidance on Self-Care Until the Pageant Day

To ensure they could continue to refine themselves until the day of the competition, we taught self-exercises and care methods tailored to their individual improvement points, supporting their ability to "continuously update their own beauty."

■ 【Video Now Available】Check out the Beauty Camp on YouTube!

You can watch scenes from the training day and parts of the special program by Personal Gym ASPI's "Technical Supervision Department" in the video.

URL: https://youtu.be/0aPlKYucWFg?si=Wer1zuMCMlpuNOym

■ Pageant Overview: Best of Miss Kanagawa

"Best of Miss Kanagawa 2026" is one of Japan's largest beauty pageants, leading to global competitions such as "Miss Universe Japan" and "Miss Planet Japan."

The purpose is not only to judge external beauty but also to nurture and select women who possess intelligence, sensitivity, humanity, and the ability to represent Kanagawa to the world. It is a new era of beauty pageants that emphasizes the process of change and the spirit of challenge over already perfected beauty.

URL: https://www.bestofmiss.net/kanagawa/

Organizing Body: Best of Miss Kanagawa Pageant Office

Operating Company: LANARUTA Inc.

Address: Comforia Shinjuku Eastside Tower 1512, 6-27-29 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

■ About ASPIREST Inc.

We operate "ASPI," a sustainable personal gym based on the concept of "building a body for a lifetime," with over 46 locations nationwide, primarily in the Kanto region.
All of our personal trainers hold internationally recognized U.S. certifications, enabling us to provide high-quality training and conditioning support tailored to each individual's needs.

Starting in 2025, we introduced the Pilates method, and simultaneously, all trainers have obtained the AFAA (ATHLETICS and FITNESS ASSOCIATION of AMERICA) international Pilates certification.

We aim to become a one-of-a-kind brand that provides all human health-related support at an international standard. We offer personal training, personal Pilates, personal stretching, and dietary guidance using scientifically-based, safe, and effective methods. We also operate the "ASP Trainer School," a school business that nurtures personal trainers to be active in the field through one-on-one classes for international certification acquisition, and have produced over 1,500 personal trainers.

Business Activities: Personal training business, trainer school business
URL: https://aspirest.com/
Representative: CEO Hikaru Harada
Location: 8F Yokohama West Exit TY Building, 2-10-40 Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Phone Number: 050-1746-8690