What is a cooling break?

It is a break time in competitive sports dedicated to actively cooling the body to protect athletes' health and performance.

What percentage of sports coaches recognize the importance of cooling breaks?

90.7% of the surveyed coaches feel the effectiveness and importance of cooling breaks.

What are the main challenges in implementing cooling breaks?

The most common challenge is 'lack of equipment/supplies' (39.5%), followed by 'limited time' (37.8%).

What are the features of ZAMST's 'COOL SHADER'?

It is a cooling poncho that provides a cooling effect of about -15°C compared to skin temperature through evaporative cooling, simply by wetting, wringing, and shaking it.

What kind of business does Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd. operate?

Operating as a 'physical activity support business,' it develops and manufactures medical supplies for orthopedics and sports support/care products like ZAMST.

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90% of Coaches Recognize the Need, but Over 1 in 4 Do Not Implement or Instruct: Survey Released on External Body Cooling 'Cooling Breaks' in Sports

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ZAMST, a brand by Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd., conducted a survey on heat countermeasures among 412 sports coaches nationwide. While over 90% recognize the importance of 'cooling breaks' (external body cooling), about a quarter do not implement them. The main challenges are lack of equipment and time constraints. The company recommends using easy-to-introduce cooling items like the 'COOL SHADER'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a cooling break?: A: It is a break time in competitive sports dedicated to actively cooling the body to protect athletes' health and performance.
Q: What percentage of sports coaches recognize the importance of cooling breaks?: A: 90.7% of the surveyed coaches feel the effectiveness and importance of cooling breaks.
Q: What are the main challenges in implementing cooling breaks?: A: The most common challenge is 'lack of equipment/supplies' (39.5%), followed by 'limited time' (37.8%).
Q: What are the features of ZAMST's 'COOL SHADER'?: A: It is a cooling poncho that provides a cooling effect of about -15°C compared to skin temperature through evaporative cooling, simply by wetting, wringing, and shaking it.
Q: What kind of business does Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd. operate?: A: Operating as a 'physical activity support business,' it develops and manufactures medical supplies for orthopedics and sports support/care products like ZAMST.