ABSTRACT
Introduction
Core strength training is essential for maintaining postural stability and explosive movement support, typical of tennis players. It has been proven that core strength training improves the motor coordination of the athlete’s whole body. Therefore, it is essential to develop specific approaches to strengthen the core in tennis players.
Objective
Analyze the effect of core strength training in college tennis players.
Methods
Twenty college tennis players were selected and randomly divided into two groups: core strength training and general training. Comparative results of the experiment were statistically processed for analysis on the effect of core strength training versus general strength training.
Results
There is a big difference in the level of fitness indicators before and after 14 weeks of core strength training (P < 0.05). The average gain in training speed of the athletes in the experimental group was 8.24% versus 1.05% in the control group.
Conclusion
Core strength training can improve the physical fitness of tennis players. Complementary core strengthening training can favor performance in matches and competition results. Evidence level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the results.
Strength training; Tennis; Sports; Athletes