Effect Of Core Strength and Endurance Training On Performance In College Students: Randomized Pilot Study

To examine the effectiveness of a core endurance and a core strength training protocol on endurance, basic strength, and specific performance measures. Ten college students (age 21 + or - 7.0) were randomly assigned to either a core endurance trained group (n = 5) or a core strength trained group (n...

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Published in:Medicine and science in sports and exercise 2012-05, Vol.44 (5S), p.673-673
Main Authors: Schilling, Jim, Murphy, Jeff, Bonney, John, Thich, Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:To examine the effectiveness of a core endurance and a core strength training protocol on endurance, basic strength, and specific performance measures. Ten college students (age 21 + or - 7.0) were randomly assigned to either a core endurance trained group (n = 5) or a core strength trained group (n = 5). Training consisted of 3 specific exercises and training protocols for each group which took place 2 days per week for 6 weeks. Core muscle endurance was assessed using flexion, extension, and lateral tests. A significant improvement in flexor (153.40 sec. + or - 91.31 to 175.60 sec. + or - 94.45, p < 0.05) and back extensor (124.80 sec. + or - 42.72 to 151.40 sec. + or - 40.40, p < 0.05) endurance times along with strength values with both the back squat (54.99 kg. + or - 27.34 to 62.27 kg. + or - 25.14, p < 0.05) and bench press (34.09 kg. + or - 14.82 to 37.73 kg. + or -15.63, p < 0.05) occurred with the strength trained group.
ISSN:0195-9131