Dr Susan Baxter
Females vs males … Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting or IF has a plethora of different potential protocols to follow, but overall the message is the same: there are...
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Dr Susan Baxter
Mar 29, 20223 min read
IIFYM (If it Fits Your Macros)
QU: Suz what is IIFYM? ANS: IIFYM or 'if it fits your macros' is (as I understand) a type of flexible dieting and eating. It is flexible...
Dr Susan Baxter
Dec 11, 20153 min read
7 injury mistakes that you are making daily
These are all things that can contribute to imbalance through uneven stress on the body. Identifying the issues is part of making a...
Dr Susan Baxter
Oct 23, 20152 min read
Can the effects of daylight-saving be like jet lag?
According to research at Massey University’s sleep/wake centre, this most certainly can happen. It can mean that you lose sleep, and when...
Dr Susan Baxter
Oct 15, 20152 min read
What is the BEST time of the day to exercise?
Well my young padawan, the answer all depends on your goals! First things first, showing up is paramount. If your aim is to get there in...
Dr Susan Baxter
Sep 30, 20152 min read
When you mix sessions: Cardio/weights…. Which should go first?
The question you need to ask yourself is… what is your goal. Your goal determines the answer. You want to be healthy: Congratulations,...
Dr Susan Baxter
Sep 29, 20152 min read
Ok so what is ZUU?
Whilst presenting my Ph.D. research at FILEX 2015; I stumbled across ZUU as the conference was officially opened. As a complete novice,...
Dr Susan Baxter
Sep 25, 20153 min read
My trip to the Olympia 2015
The Olympia: possibly the true pinnacle of any bodybuilder or fitness competitor's career. But what is the Olympia? The Olympia was...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jun 13, 20151 min read
7 NEW ways to use your protein powder
1. As a mousse: Add 2 tbsp water to 1 scoop of whey. Less water makes for a tasty mousse! 2. In a dip: When you make hummus or pesto,...
Dr Susan Baxter
Apr 27, 20154 min read
Im….. spinning around!
It’s just a stationary bike, right? Nope, there is a lot more to a spin bike than your average aerocycle. In fact there are a number of...
Dr Susan Baxter
Aug 12, 20146 min read
DIETS AND WILLPOWER
It’s no longer January; most of us have now abandoned their new year’s resolution to “Get fit and healthy”. Despite the most zealous of...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 22, 20144 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 19, 20145 min read
How to keep friends and not alienate people (dieting blunders!)
In this article, Suz discusses how to ‘stay friends with your friends’ as you pursue your fitness goals… Friends unite. Whether you are...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 19, 20142 min read
Artifical Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners add sweetness to food without affecting the number of calories. Anecdotally one could keep food sweet, but reduce...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 19, 20142 min read
Kangaroo Jumps
On my whirlwind trip to the NZ Fitness Expo I got to see first-hand the phenomena which is ‘kangaroo jumps’. For those of you wondering,...
Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 19, 20144 min read
GO FISH! OMEGA NUTRITION
Food is always first priority before adding supplements. Sleep, exercise and recovery are also paramount. After addressing these areas as...
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