Can unstable core training paddle kayakers to greater power?

NCT ID NCT07742267

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gao Jianxin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two types of unstable core training—static and dynamic—to see which better improves balance, trunk muscle strength, and paddling performance in young male sprint kayakers. Twenty-four athletes aged 14 to 22 will train three times a week for 12 weeks, with their balance, strength, and stroke power measured before and after. The goal is to find out if one training style offers a clear advantage for kayaking performance.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Static and dynamic unstable core training exercises (e.g., planks on BOSU balls, Swiss ball crunches)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the most effective core training method to boost balance, trunk strength, and paddling power for sprint kayakers.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (24 participants) and specific to young male kayakers, so results may not apply broadly. It also doesn't measure real-world race outcomes directly.

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ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE KAYAKING RESISTANCE TRAINING

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Locations

Jiangxi training base

Yingtan, Jiangxi, 335000, China

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