| Summary: | Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the
relationship between core endurance and physical activity level in healthy
young adults. Methods: This study was conducted with 310
university students [male=154 (49.7%) and female=156 (50.3%)] aged between 17
and 28 who attended Dokuz Eylul University. A sociodemographic data form was
filled by all participants. Physical activity levels of the students were
evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Core
endurance was measured using anterior and right/left plank tests.Results: The average anterior plank test period of
the participants was 77.0±43.8 sec. and the average lateral plank test period
was 43.9±28.0 sec. We found that 14.8% (n=46) of the participants were
inactive, 48.1% (n=149) were minimally active, and 37.1% (n=115) were very
active, according to the IPAQ. According to the IPAQ data, vigorous physical
activity, moderate physical activity, and walking variables in male
participants were significantly higher than female participants (p<0.05). Plank test periods (anterior
and lateral) of participant which have vigorous and moderate physical activity
was significantly higher (p<0.05).Conclusion: There was no statistically significant
relationship between core endurance and physical activity level. According to
this study, physical activity is not influenced by core endurance. Particularly,
in order to protect or increase the endurance of the core muscles, which have
an important role in the prevention of mechanical lumbar problems, it was
thought that only physical exercises would not be sufficient and it should be
performed special exercises for these muscles.
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