Effect of Core Stability Training Program Among Ice Hockey Players

Objective: Since direct foot kick is one of the most important strikes in Jeet Kune Do, its effectiveness depends on both the force of the hit and balance control during and after the hit execution, this study undertaken to examine the effect and persistence of eight-week of core stability training on balance and force of a direct foot kick of elite young male Jeet Kune Do (Wushu) athletes. Methods: 24 elite young Jeet Kune Do athletes were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control groups. The experimental group performed the core stability training program for eight consecutive weeks. Static (stork test), dynamic test (tandem test) and force of a direct foot kick of the athletes in both groups were measured in three stages including before, after (eight weeks of core stability training) and a 4-week follow-up detraining period. Results: The results showed that core stability training had a significant and persistent effect on static and dynamic balance. However, the training program had no significant effect on the force production of a direct foot kick after a 4-week of detraining period. Conclusion: It seems that the core stability training program improves the neuromuscular system function by strengthening the muscles of the core area. This in turn prevents the dislocation of the center of gravity outside the base of support and decreases its oscillation (displacement), therefore, as a result of persistence effect of the program, balance ability and direct kicking power improves.

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Effects of Short-Term Core Stability Training on Dynamic Balance and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Novice Olympic Weightlifters

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/hukin-2020-0012 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 74 (1) ◽

pp. 43-50

Author(s):

Rafał Szafraniec ◽

Janusz Bartkowski ◽

Adam Kawczyński

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Trunk Muscle ◽

Core Stability ◽

Muscle Endurance ◽

Short Term ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Stability Training

Abstract Our primary objective was to investigate the effects of short-term core stability training on dynamic balance and trunk muscle endurance in novice weightlifters learning the technique of the Olympic lifts. Our secondary objective was to compare dynamic balance and trunk muscle endurance between novice and experienced weightlifters. Thirty novice (NOV) and five experienced (EXP) weightlifters participated in the study. Mediolateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP) dynamic balance and trunk muscle endurance testing were performed a week before (Pre) and after (Post) a 4-week core stability training program. In the NOV group, there was an improvement of both dynamic balance (ML and AP, p = 0.0002) and trunk muscle endurance (p = 0.0002). In the EXP group, there was no significant difference between Pre and Post testing conditions, except an increase in muscle endurance in the right-side plank (p = 0.0486). Analysis of the results showed that experienced lifters were characterized by more effective dynamic balance and greater core muscle endurance than their novice peers, not only before the training program but after its completion as well. In conclusion, the applied short-term core stability training improved dynamic balance and trunk muscle endurance in novice weightlifters learning the Olympic lifts. Such an exercise program can be incorporated into a training regime of novice weightlifters to prepare them for technically difficult tasks of the Olympic snatch and clean and jerk.

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PMS78 THE EFFECTS OF NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING PROGRAM AMONG PROFESSIONAL ICE HOCKEY PLAYERS

Value in Health ◽

10.1016/j.jval.2020.04.762 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. S229

Author(s):

K. Mazzag ◽

B. Szőts ◽

G. Csernák ◽

V. Varga ◽

L. Kajos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Ice Hockey ◽

Neuromuscular Training ◽

Hockey Players

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The Effects of Psychological Training Program Using Positive Psychology Techniques on Positive Psychological Capital and Positive Psychological Psychotherapy of Ice Hockey Players

The Korea Journal of Sport ◽

10.46669/kss.2021.19.1.053 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 587-598

Author(s):

Tae-Hong Lim ◽

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Koo-In Jung

Keyword(s):

Positive Psychology ◽

Training Program ◽

Psychological Capital ◽

Ice Hockey ◽

Positive Psychological Capital ◽

Psychological Training ◽

Hockey Players

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Acceptance and Commitment Training to Promote Psychological Flexibility in Ice Hockey Performance: A Controlled Group Feasibility Study

Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology ◽

10.1123/jcsp.2018-0081 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 170-181

Author(s):

Tobias Lundgren ◽

Gustaf Reinebo ◽

Markus Näslund ◽

Thomas Parling

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Sport Psychology ◽

Performance Enhancement ◽

Psychological Flexibility ◽

Ice Hockey ◽

Acceptance And Commitment ◽

Acceptance And Commitment Training ◽

Psychological Training ◽

Hockey Players ◽

Applied Sport Psychology

Despite the growing popularity of mindfulness and acceptance-based performance enhancement methods in applied sport psychology, evidence for their efficacy is scarce. The purpose of the current study is to test the feasibility and effect of a psychological training program based on Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) developed for ice hockey players. A controlled group feasibility designed study was conducted and included 21 elite male ice hockey players. The ACT program consisted of four, once a week, sessions with homework assignments between sessions. The results showed significant increase in psychological flexibility for the players in the training group. The outcome was positive for all feasibility measures. Participants found the psychological training program important to them as ice hockey players and helpful in their ice hockey development. Desirably, future studies should include objective performance data as outcome measure to foster more valid evidence for performance enhancement methods in applied sport psychology.

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