Athletic Performance, Kayaking, Resistance Training
Conditions
Brief summary
A randomized controlled trial was conducted, recruiting 24 eligible kayakers aged 14-22 years from the Jiangxi training base, China. Participants were randomly assigned to the SUCT group and the DUCT group. Both groups completed a 12-week unstable core training program consisting of 1-hour sessions, 3 times/week. Balance ability was assessed using the flamingo balance test and star excursion balance test. Trunk muscle strength was assessed using the abdomen, back, side bridge tests, sit-up, back extension, and trunk rotation tests. Paddling performance was evaluated using the average stroke power and stroke rate for the men's K-1 200m land ergometer sprint tests.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALstatic unstable core training (SUCT) for the experimental group
The SUCT group performed static exercises (Plank on BOSU ball, Shoulder Bridge on Swiss ball, Side Plank on wobble boards, Dead Bug on BOSU ball, Static Superman on BOSU ball).
BEHAVIORALdynamic unstable core training (DUCT) for the control group
The DUCT group performed dynamic exercises (Crunch on Swiss ball, Supine Hip Up on BOSU ball, Palfo Press on wobble boards, Dynamic Superman on BOSU ball, Russian Twist on BOSU ball).
Sponsors
Gao Jianxin
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
14 Years to 22 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Young male kayakers specializing in the men's K-1 200m flatwater sprint event * Age between 14 and 22 years * Minimum 1 year of systematic kayaking specific training * No history of surgery, chronic health problems or chronic injuries * No prior systematic unstable core training (UCT)
Exclusion criteria
* Recent sport-related injuries or ongoing health problems * Current participation in any unstable core training (UCT) programme
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flamingo balance test score | Baseline (before intervention), immediately after 12-week training intervention | Static balance ability assessed via the flamingo balance test |
| Star excursion balance test (SEBT) reach distance | Baseline, immediately after 12-week training intervention | Dynamic balance ability assessed via the star excursion balance test |
| Trunk abdominal stability index | Baseline, immediately after 12-week training intervention | Abdominal trunk stability measurement |
| Trunk back stability index | Baseline, immediately after 12-week training intervention | Back trunk stability measurement |
| Trunk flexion dynamic strength | Baseline, immediately after 12-week training intervention | Trunk flexion strength |
| Trunk extension dynamic strength | Baseline, immediately after 12-week training intervention | Trunk extension strength |
| Stroke power (kayak ergometer) | Baseline, immediately after 12-week training intervention | Kayak paddling stroke power |
| Stroke rate (kayak ergometer) | Baseline, immediately after 12-week training intervention | Kayak paddling stroke rate |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed