Evaluation of the endurance and muscular strength of the core stabilizing muscles in amateur running athletes

Abstract

Introduction: The core central stability can be divided into deep central and shallow central muscles called core. Running is a sport that challenges the stability of this region due to the high functional overload imposed during its pratice. Objective: To evaluate the resistance and strength of the core stabilizing muscles in recreational running athletes in the city Porto Velho – RO. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, non-probabilistic convenience study. The 35 participants performed isometric muscular endurance and maximal isometric muscular strength tests using the traction dynamometer. Results: 35 athletes participated, mean age 37,60±7,67, female (51,4%). The frequency of muscle strengthening sometimes (40%) and the highest prevalence was in middle-aged males (55,6%). In localized muscular endurance and strength tests, males predominated. Those who practice muscle strengthening had better averages. In multiple linear regression, muscle strengthening explained correlation with training volume by 48%. Conclusion: The evidence presented by the presente study showed that amateur running athletes who practice muscle strengthening sometimes showed better results in localized muscular endurance tests and those who have the highest volume of weekly training.