The Science Behind the DynaCore® Fitness Training System
Every design decision is grounded in peer-reviewed research. Here's what the science says about complete core training.
| Stat | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 20-50% | Higher muscle activation on unstable surfaces compared to stable ground exercises | Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research |
| Up to 60% | Reduction in lower extremity injury risk associated with strong core stability | British Journal of Sports Medicine meta-analysis |
| 8 | Distinct core functions that complete training must address | Multiple kinesiology texts and research |
| #1 | Rotation and anti-rotation are the most neglected functions in typical core muscle training programs | Sports Biomechanics research |
Throughout our design and development process, we've consulted peer-reviewed scientific research and the knowledge of fitness experts to bring you the most effective, engaging, and safe core muscle training device, so that you can have a strong, stable, and mobile core to enhance all that you do. So that you can do what you love, only better. More core, less bore!
Understanding Complete Core Training:The 8 Core Functions Explained
Your core muscles don't just flex. They extend, rotate, bend laterally, and must also stabilize against all of these movements. Complete training addresses all eight functions.
| Plane | Dynamic Movement | Static Stability |
|---|---|---|
| Sagittal (Front) | Flexion (crunching) | Anti-Flexion (resisting forward bend) |
| Sagittal (Back) | Extension (arching back) | Anti-Extension (planking) |
| Frontal | Lateral Flexion (side bending) | Anti-Lateral Flexion (side plank) |
| Transverse (Rotation) | Rotation (twisting) | Anti-Rotation (resisting twist) |
The Science of Instability: Why the Curved Frame Works Better
Research consistently shows that exercising on unstable surfaces increases core muscle activation compared to stable ground exercises. Here's why:
Deep Stabilizer Engagement
When the surface beneath you can move, your body must constantly make micro-adjustments to maintain position. This engages the deep stabilizing muscles—like the transverse abdominis and multifidus—that are often missed by traditional exercises.
Proprioceptive Training
Unstable surfaces challenge your body's position-sensing system (proprioception), improving the neural pathways that control balance and coordination. This translates to better athletic performance and reduced injury risk.
Functional Carryover
Real-world movements rarely happen on perfectly stable surfaces. Training on instability better prepares your core for the demands of sports and daily activities.
KEY INSIGHT
The DynaCore® Trainer's curved design creates controlled micro-instability—enough to engage deep stabilizers without the range-of-motion limitations of tools like BOSU balls.
The Case for Rotational Training: The Missing Link in Core Development
Consider how your core works during athletic movements:
Golf Swing
The power of a drive comes from the ground up, transferred through rotational force in the core. The faster and more stable your core rotation, the more club speed you generate.
Every serve begins with hip and torso rotation, then requires rapid acceleration and deceleration to transfer energy to the arm and racket. Weak rotational stability means energy leaks and potential injury.
Tennis/Pickleball Serve
Throwing Sports
Whether baseball, softball, or football, throwing power originates in the core. Anti-rotation strength protects the spine during the follow-through.
Everyday Movements
Reaching, twisting, carrying—daily life demands rotational stability. A core trained only in flexion and extension leaves gaps that can lead to strain and injury.
KEY INSIGHT
Most core trainers limit rotation to a few degrees of tilt. The DynaCore® Trainer's full 180° capability
means you can train rotation through its complete athletic range of motion.
Joint-Frinedly Design: Protecting Your Joints While Exercising
Lower Back Compression
Traditional core exercises often create unnecessary strain in areas you're not trying to train.
Crunches and sit-ups create repetitive spinal flexion under load—a pattern associated with disc problems. The DynaCore® Trainer enables core training with a neutral spine position.
Wrist Extension
Standard planks and ab rollers force the wrist into extension under load. Over time, this can contribute to wrist pain and injury. The DynaCore® Trainer's elevated platform and ergonomically angled handles allows for a more neutral wrist position.
Shoulder Impingement
Side planks place significant stress on the supporting shoulder, particularly in the rotator cuff. The DynaCore® design distributes load differently, across the entire upper arm, reducing peak stress on the shoulder joint.
KEY INSIGHT
These aren't hypothetical concerns. Injuries while performing traditional core training exercises happen, and trainers and physical therapists have been warning about them for years. The DynaCore® Trainer is designed to maximize core engagement while minimizing strain on back, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Ready to ExperienceScience-Backed Core Training?
