Effects of Unstable Core Training on Sport Performance Among Kayakers

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Conditions studied: Athletic Performance, Resistance Training, Kayaking

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07742267

Run by

Gao Jianxin

People needed

24

Starts

2023-07-01

Expected to finish

2023-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-03

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 22. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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)

You may not qualify if…

• Recent sport-related injuries or ongoing health problems
• Current participation in any unstable core training (UCT) programme

Where it is running

• Jiangxi training base — Yingtan, Jiangxi, China

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