Study Review: Reporting Quality of Exercise Interventions – Implications & Considerations for PTs
Source: If exercise is medicine, why dont we know the dose. Overview of systematic reviews, published across multiple databases including...
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drsuzbaxter
May 13, 20232 min read
Shoulder pain: should we do pressing movements?
Hey fellow trainers! Let's chat about a common issue many of our clients face: shoulder pain, especially rotator cuff related, which can...
drsuzbaxter
May 13, 20236 min read
Should you lift with a flat back or a neutral spine?
Hey there fitness pals! So, we've all heard the mantra "keep your spine straight when lifting", right? The idea is to keep our back in a...
drsuzbaxter
May 3, 20234 min read
Patellofemoral Pain – Tips for Personal Trainers
As a personal trainer, you may encounter clients who experience patellofemoral pain (PFP), a common cause of knee pain that can...
drsuzbaxter
May 3, 20234 min read
Why is balance (or balancing) so important?
The following is the contribution I made to CNN health about Balance. Full article in CNN is linked here. I educate trainers and clients...
drsuzbaxter
Mar 14, 20234 min read
Exercises to Avoid
Alright, you got me! You’ve managed to push my buttons and inspire me to write this blog post. Today, I want to talk about some exercises...
drsuzbaxter
Mar 14, 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 10, 20232 min read
How to Weather the Economic Recession as a Personal Trainer
As a fitness educator who helps fitness professionals enhance their skills and business acumen, I know times are tough. The fitness...
drsuzbaxter
Feb 23, 20233 min read
As a Personal Trainer, Why Should I Attend a Conference?
Are you a personal trainer facing obstacles that are hindering your success? Fear not, attending a fitness conference could be just the...
drsuzbaxter
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Should you run if a business coach tells you they are trying to work out if you are "coachable"?
As a personal trainer, it is important to be aware of the term ‘coachable’ and its implications. This term is often used by unscrupulous...
drsuzbaxter
Jan 6, 20231 min read
How to grow your business in 2023
Set specific goals and objectives for your marketing campaigns to help you focus your efforts and measure their success. Make sure your...
drsuzbaxter
Dec 7, 20224 min read
Exercise for teens
My name is Dr Susan Baxter (PhD). I am a fitness and nutrition educator for personal trainers and allied health professionals. I wanted...
drsuzbaxter
Dec 1, 20228 min read
Client Acquisition: Are there holes in your bucket?
Our topic today is the sinking ship dilemma, or the sunk cost dilemma. To compensate for the holes in the bucket, do we add more water?...
drsuzbaxter
Nov 24, 20225 min read
Specialties: one way to add value over time
Let's talk again about specialties. It's always an interesting one. So often you'll hear me especially say, to stay in your lane. An area...
Dr Susan Baxter
Nov 8, 202210 min read
Is the other gym your competition?
So today's topics are a little bit different. It's talking about how we may perceive other industries within the fitness industry or the...
drsuzbaxter
Nov 4, 20226 min read
Sustainability and eco-friendly choices
Okay team today I am writing about how to be a little bit more sustainable in your business. Apparently it's a trait of a millennial,...
drsuzbaxter
Oct 27, 20226 min read
I have the worst idea for your leads
Now don't get me wrong: I love to reinvent the wheel. I love to come up with new ways to do things. When I know something works yeah, I...
drsuzbaxter
Oct 25, 20226 min read
Raising your prices
There are three things that you must consider in regards to raising your prices. Learn about what effective pricing can have on your...
drsuzbaxter
Oct 25, 20228 min read
Your clients aren't lazy athletes, so don't train them like one
Okay, so a bit of an unusual one today, but I wanted to start a bit of a conversation about something that's not really talked about as...
drsuzbaxter
Oct 25, 20226 min read
Why RETENTION is synonymous with SKILLSET
This post is going to be focusing on what you can do to increase your retention. Remember in the equation of getting more clients and...
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