Sports Conditioning
Ochi Laboratory
Through field experience, scientific trials, and social contribution,
we explore "conditioning" including training and recovery
to maximize human performance
Our Mission
The Sports Conditioning Ochi Laboratory is affiliated with the Department of Health and Sports Science,
Faculty of Health Sciences at Niigata University of Health and Welfare,
with the vision of "Sports Science through Experience, Trials, and Contribution."
Our students gain experience in real-world settings, conduct evidence-based trials,
and contribute their findings to athletes and the general public,
striving to practice true sports science.
Research Characteristics
Acute Fatigue
急性疲労
Investigating transient fatigue mechanisms induced by exercise. Studying how peripheral blood lactate accumulation affects cognitive fatigue and the impact of exercise in hypoxic environments on cognitive function. Developing immediate recovery interventions such as foam roller-enhanced lactate clearance.
Chronic Fatigue
慢性疲労
Pioneering hair cortisol and oxytocin measurement to visualize long-term chronic stress that conventional blood and saliva tests cannot assess. First in the world to demonstrate training stress evaluation methods for female athletes, contributing to overtraining prevention.
Performance
パフォーマンス
Leveraging insights from acute and chronic fatigue research to optimize athlete performance. Pursuing scientific conditioning through diverse approaches including VR exercise effects, predicting arousal states from facial expressions during exercise, and brain function measurement via fNIRS/fMRI.
Recent Activities
Laboratory Activities
Introducing our daily laboratory life including research, experiments, and events
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