Making 'Sleep' Your Ally: Showa Nishikawa Conducts 'Sleep Training' for 500 Student-Athletes at Kyushu Sangyo University Kyushu High School to Support Conditioning!

Showa Nishikawa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Motoichiro Nishikawa) has conducted a sleep seminar titled 'Sleep Training' for 500 students belonging to sports clubs at Kyushu Sangyo University Kyushu High School, a powerhouse for sports in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Building on the success of last year's seminar with the soccer team, the program was expanded this year to include all sports clubs. With the main theme of 'The Relationship Between Sleep and Performance,' we shared the vital role of sleep and specific practical methods necessary to translate daily practice into physical growth and skill retention.

What are the sleep habits needed to reflect the results of practice?

For athletes, 'sleep' is not merely rest, but a crucial preparation period to maximize performance for the following day. In this seminar, we explained from a scientific perspective that high-quality sleep not only promotes skeletal development and physical strength improvement but also significantly impacts concentration and split-second decision-making during games.

500 students participate with enthusiasm

At the venue where all sports club members gathered, many students were seen listening intently while taking notes. During the Q&A session following the lecture, specific questions related to their actual athletic lives were raised one after another, such as how to adjust their condition on the day of a match and how to take effective naps, leading to lively exchanges. Regardless of their grade or sport, it was a meaningful time for them to sincerely face their own sleep and physical condition.

Raising awareness of the sleep environment through bedding trials

A trial space for Showa Nishikawa's MuAtsu mattresses was also set up at the venue. By having the students actually experience the bedding, we feel they were able to realize once again that the sleep environment plays a significant role in supporting an athlete's performance.

Moving forward, our company will continue to support the growth of athletes across the country who are striving toward their goals, including those at Kyushu Sangyo University Kyushu High School, from the perspective of the sleep environment.

Kyushu Sangyo University Kyushu High School Website: https://www.kyushu-h.jp/

【Company Overview】

Company Name: Showa Nishikawa Co., Ltd.

Headquarters Address: 1-4-15 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0007

Representative: Motoichiro Nishikawa

URL: https://www.showanishikawa.co.jp/