Research Article

Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors

Number: 23 August 31, 2024
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Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors

Abstract

Aim: This study examines and compares the core endurance levels, balance performance, muscle strength, and flexibility among young elite saiflors in different sailing classes. Method: Athletes were randomly selected from the Galatasaray Sailing Club and divided into three groups: windsurfing (n=14), optimist (n=13), and laser class (n=13). Demographic features, body mass index, and dominant side of the body were recorded. Upper extremity strength was assessed using a hand dynamometer, while lower extremity power was evaluated through vertical jump, standing long jump, and single-leg jump tests. Core endurance was evaluated with sit-up, plank, and rotary stability tests. Balance and flexibility were assessed using Y balance, straight leg raise, shoulder flexibility, sit and reach, shoulder elevation, and total body rotation tests. The data from the three groups were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis H test, and inter-group comparisons were performed with the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Significant differences were observed among the groups in the hand grip test for both right and left hands (p<0.001). The laser group displayed the highest mean value. The standing long jump test also showed a significant difference between the groups (p<0.05), with the laser group exhibiting the highest mean value. The single-leg jump test revealed a significant difference among the groups (p<0.05), with the windsurfing group having the highest average. The Y balance test indicated a significant difference among the groups (p<0.05), with the optimist group displaying the highest average values. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that each sailing class necessitates distinct physical attributes and specific performance parameters, particularly in terms of strength and balance.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Fitness, Physiotherapy

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 31, 2024

Publication Date

August 31, 2024

Submission Date

March 26, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 26, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 23

APA
Başer Öztürk, B., Öztürk, B., & Aklar, A. (2024). Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, 23, 554-570. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1458570
AMA
1.Başer Öztürk B, Öztürk B, Aklar A. Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors. IGUSABDER. 2024;(23):554-570. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1458570
Chicago
Başer Öztürk, Beyza, Başar Öztürk, and Ayça Aklar. 2024. “Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, nos. 23: 554-70. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1458570.
EndNote
Başer Öztürk B, Öztürk B, Aklar A (August 1, 2024) Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences 23 554–570.
IEEE
[1]B. Başer Öztürk, B. Öztürk, and A. Aklar, “Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors”, IGUSABDER, no. 23, pp. 554–570, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.1458570.
ISNAD
Başer Öztürk, Beyza - Öztürk, Başar - Aklar, Ayça. “Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences. 23 (August 1, 2024): 554-570. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1458570.
JAMA
1.Başer Öztürk B, Öztürk B, Aklar A. Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors. IGUSABDER. 2024;:554–570.
MLA
Başer Öztürk, Beyza, et al. “Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, no. 23, Aug. 2024, pp. 554-70, doi:10.38079/igusabder.1458570.
Vancouver
1.Beyza Başer Öztürk, Başar Öztürk, Ayça Aklar. Comparison of Core Endurance, Strength, Power, Balance and Flexibility in Young Elite Sailors. IGUSABDER. 2024 Aug. 1;(23):554-70. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1458570

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