Book Review: Master Your Core
Last month I was invited to review the book Master Your Core by Dr. Bohdanna Zazulak, a noted sports medicine researcher who specializes in the disparity in injury rates between men and women. The central claim of the book is that, despite massively increased spending and advancements in sports medicine, high injury rates persist due to a lack of core stability. As a solution, the book proposes a four-phase system known as Core BASE which offers curated sets of activities and exercises, ranging from focused breathing to planks to squats and lunges, to strengthen and stabilize your core. I'm a [...]