CORE STATS

47

The number of seconds you can chalk off your 5k run time if you start doing core drills, according to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

25%

The reduction in knee pain experienced by athletes who do functional trunk stability exercises, as proven in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy.

19%

The increase in lower back strain caused by weak core muscles, as reported by the Journal of Biomechanics.

4.1%

The improvement in running economy triggered by eight weeks of core training, according to a study by The Education University of Hong Kong.