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Does core strength training influence running kinetics, lower-extremity stability, and 5000-M performance in runners?
1Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, USA. jpnsatok@hotmail.com
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|December 17, 2008
Summary
Six weeks of core strength training (CST) improved 5000-m run times for runners. However, CST did not significantly impact ground reaction forces or lower extremity stability in this study.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Core strength is theorized to enhance athletic performance, but empirical evidence is limited.
- Few studies have investigated the specific effects of core strength training (CST) on running performance metrics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the impact of a 6-week CST program on ground reaction forces (GRFs), lower extremity stability, and running performance.
- To assess the efficacy of CST in recreational and competitive runners.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial with a test-retest design was employed.
- Participants were divided into a CST group and a control group.
- Measurements included GRF analysis during running, the Star Excursion Balance Test for stability, and 5000-m run times.
Main Results:
- The CST group demonstrated significantly faster 5000-m run times after the 6-week intervention.
- No significant improvements were observed in GRF variables (peak impact, active vertical GRFs, horizontal GRFs).
- Lower extremity stability, as measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test, was not significantly affected by CST.
Conclusions:
- Core strength training may be a beneficial training modality for enhancing running performance.
- CST's positive effect on running performance may not be directly mediated by changes in GRFs or lower extremity stability.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms by which CST improves running economy or speed.
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