Comparative Study of Core Stability Exercise with Swiss Ball in Improving Trunk Endurance

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 5 weeks of Swiss ball core stability exercises with conventional floor exercises in men. The experimental group (n10) performed curl-ups and back extensions on the Swiss ball while the control group (n10) performed the same exercises on the floor. Data analysis shows significant improvement in trunk endurance of experimental group (t 2.25; p  0.03) and control group (t 2.25; p  0.03) after five weeks of exercise training. The present study shows that core stabilization exercises with Swiss ball and without Swiss ball are equally effective in improving trunk endurance.

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