The impact of core training on overall athletic performance in different sports: a comprehensive meta-analysis

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Título: The impact of core training on overall athletic performance in different sports: a comprehensive meta-analysis
Autores: Tongwu Yu, Yuxiong Xu, Zijian Zhang, Yongsheng Sun, Jinghui Zhong, Chuanwei Ding
Fonte: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-27 (2025)
Publisher Information: BMC, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Coleção: LCC:Sports medicine
Termos do assunto: Core stability, Athletic performance, Strength training, Sports performance, Meta-analysis, Sports medicine, RC1200-1245
Descrição: Abstract Background and objectives Despite widespread implementation of core training in athletic preparation, evidence regarding its effectiveness across different sports and performance domains remains fragmented. This meta-analysis examined the effects of core training on athletic performance across multiple sports, addressing limitations of previous analyses that focused on single sports or limited performance measures. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review across five databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Google Scholar). We assessed methodological quality using the PEDro scale and risk of bias using the Cochrane tool. Eligibility criteria included randomized controlled trials published between 2014–2024 involving healthy athletes aged 15–25 years, with core training as the primary intervention. Results From an initial 1,670 records identified, 29 studies met rigorous inclusion criteria, comprising 956 athletes aged 15–23 years. Core training demonstrated significant improvements in general athletic performance (SMD = 1.38, 95% CI [0.85, 1.82], p
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Idioma: English
ISSN: 2052-1847
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2052-1847
DOI: 10.1186/s13102-025-01159-6
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/0f168d87e88e41cb8d3511c1395b437a
Accession Number: edsdoj.0f168d87e88e41cb8d3511c1395b437a
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ISSN:20521847
DOI:10.1186/s13102-025-01159-6