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Knee Pain: Understanding the Causes and How to Fix It
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints I see, and while people often assume it’s just a result of aging or “wear and tear,” the...
drsuzbaxter
Mar 316 min read

Long COVID / Chronic Fatigue / EBV and ME: Why Exercise, Breathing, and Foundational Health Habits Matter
Have you tried incorporating movement or breathwork into your Long COVID / ME / CFS or EBV recovery? Let me know your experience or...
drsuzbaxter
Mar 274 min read

Womens Fitness: Why Women Need a Different Approach to Nutrition & Training: Insights from Dr. Stacy Sims
I remember when I first started noticing how much of a difference meal timing made—not just for myself, but for my clients too. This was...
Dr Susan Baxter
Mar 213 min read


Heroin Chic and the Trend to Be Smaller
The “Heroin Chic” Lie: Why Shrinking Yourself Won’t Make You Happy In the 90s, the fashion world decided that looking half-dead was in....
Alexandra Castillo
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Can Home Workouts Actually Help You Progress?
Short answer: Yes—if you do them right. Home workouts are a convenient, flexible way to stay fit. But if your goal is to gain strength,...
Alexandra Castillo
Aug 29, 20232 min read


How long should my workout be?
How Long Should Your Workout Be? Short answer: It depends. Longer answer: The ideal workout length varies based on your goals, fitness...
Alexandra Castillo
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Fitness “Snacks”: Chunking Exercise into Your Daily Routine
In today's fast-paced world, squeezing in a gym session can sometimes feel impossible. But what if you didn't need a dedicated hour for...
Alexandra Castillo
Aug 29, 20232 min read


The Best Time of Day to Exercise: Timing, Science, and Personal Preferences
When it comes to exercising, one common question is, "When is the best time to work out?" The answer may be more complex than a...
Alexandra Castillo
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Using Exercise to Look After Your Heart: A Balanced Approach with Zone 2 Training
Cardio vs. Weights: Why You Need Both for a Healthy Heart Cardiovascular health is the backbone of overall well-being, and the magic...
Alexandra Castillo
Aug 29, 20232 min read

The Trajectory of Back Pain: A Journey Towards Recovery
Back pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition. It can be debilitating, frustrating, and confusing, making recovery feel...
drsuzbaxter
Jul 31, 20232 min read

Womens Fitness: What science supports cycle-syncing workouts?
The concept of aligning workouts with menstrual cycles, often referred to as cycle-syncing workouts, has been gaining attention in womens...
drsuzbaxter
Jul 10, 20234 min read


Shoulder pain: should we do pressing movements?
If you want to know more, I have a few courses to help you to help your clients with shoulder pain. Just send me a message to determine...
drsuzbaxter
May 13, 20232 min read


The Two Principles of Fitness: The Millionaire's Principle and Yogi's Way
In the world of fitness, it's easy to get caught up in the latest trends and fads . But when it comes down to it, there are two key...
Alexandra Castillo
Mar 24, 20233 min read


Pilates or Strength Training??
Ladies and gentlemen, I recognize that this is a controversial subject, so I will jump right in and explain the differences between...
drsuzbaxter
Mar 14, 20233 min read


When fitspo becomes less “fit inspiration” and more “fit interrogation”!
Goodness it’s not nice manners to criticise people for not being as dedicated. And sometimes I see it on social media it makes me quite...
Dr Susan Baxter
Mar 19, 20151 min read


My biggest compliment: that I am real… :) We all are real !
”Congratulations on your Ph.D.… you don’t know me but I follow you online. I love that when I follow you that you are a real person, you...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jan 22, 20152 min read


Casein bed time stories?
Qu: Suz, I train pretty heavy for my body weight. Wanting to shift some flab/extra body fat. Do you think casein before bed will help?...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jan 6, 20152 min read


Fit for Good!
All across the New Zealand, charity fitness has become a movement in its own right. Getting fit for the benefit of a charity and in...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 22, 20144 min read


Kangaroo Jumps: exercise fun!
On my whirlwind trip to the NZ Fitness Expo, I got to witness the absolute bounce-fest that is Kangaroo Jumps. If you haven’t seen these...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 19, 20142 min read
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