Administering an amino acid-containing composition, containing the following amino acids (1)-(9), whereinthe molar content ratio of each amino acid to the total content of the amino acids (1)-(9) falls within the following numerical ranges:(1) leucine 35-66%;(2) isoleucine 5.0-15%;(3) valine 5.0-15%;(4) threonine 7.0-14%;(5) lysine 8.0-16%;(6) methionine 2.0-10%;(7) histidine 0.1-3.5%;(8) phenylalanine 2.5-8.0%; and(9) tryptophan 0.1-2.0%,is effective for enhancing recovery from muscle fatigue.