The effects of core stability training on swimming performance in youth swimmers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of core stability training, a key component of physical conditioning, on swimming performance remains a topic of debate.

Methods

This study performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the overall effect of core stability training on swimming performance and to examine the moderating effects of gender, stroke type, and training dose. A total of 16 controlled trials (n = 438) were identified through a systematic search of eight electronic databases and additional sources, following PRISMA guidelines. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale. The standardized mean difference was used to pool effect sizes under a random-effects model.

Results

After excluding two studies that contributed substantial heterogeneit

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606982 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature