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Kayaker modelling core strength
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The presenter demonstrates a lack of core strength as he battles through the water in an inflatable life jacket/kayak. A normal kayak illustrates the importance of a strong, rigid core.
Acknowlegments: “The Human Potential” produced by Sports Inc. Television New Zealand
Transcript
Flexible structure soak up energy and waste it. And you often have to make an extra effort just to keep them on course. So you can put in a lot of grunt, for very little reward. But a rigid structure is simply more efficient at transferring energy, and at competition level, a small gain in efficiency can make a big difference.
