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High Altitude Training Studio Wins Two Prestigious Awards

High Altitude Management Corporation, based in Chuo, Tokyo, has made headlines by clinching the prestigious Best Award and Digital Innovation Award at the SPORTS OPEN INNOVATION CONTEST 2025. This contest, organized by the Sports Agency and others, seeks innovative collaborative examples to tackle societal issues and foster industrial growth through sports.

The company’s flagship project, the High Altitude Program (known as ハイアルチ塾), addresses the worrying trend of declining physical fitness among children by promoting high-altitude training in urban areas. This initiative specifically targets how the modern lifestyle affects children's physical activity levels and encourages exercise by leveraging short, effective training sessions.

Addressing a Rising Concern

The issue of reduced physical fitness is pressing. With the rise of digital distractions and busy schedules, children today are less active than ever before. This decline in fitness isn't just a personal health issue; it poses broader implications for future workforce capabilities and national growth. Recognizing that many children feel they are