top of page
Educational Wellness posts
Check out our featured posts regularly in order to keep up to date with all things wellness related:
Sleep
Nutrition
Training principles
Stress management
Recipes
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - what is it?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, allowing your lungs to gather more oxygen than...
drsuzbaxter
3 min read
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
6 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
4 min read
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clearing Up Misconceptions and Taking Control of Your Health
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often misunderstood, and I recently found myself frustrated when I saw it included in a senior exercise...
Dr Susan Baxter
3 min read
Exercise and Long Covid / Chronic EBV / ME / Chronic Fatigue: Finding a Sustainable Approach to Movement
Why Exercise Feels So Hard with Chronic EBV
Unlike a typical fatigue from a long day or a tough workout, the exhaustion from chronic EBV
Dr Susan Baxter
4 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
3 min read
Supplements: Filling the Gaps, Not Replacing the Fundamentals
When it comes to health and performance, no supplement can replace a balanced diet, quality sleep, exercise, hydration, and stress...
Dr Susan Baxter
4 min read
GLP-1 Medications e.g Ozempic: Breaking Down the Research, Myths, and What You Need to Know
What are your thoughts on GLP-1 medications? Have you or someone you know used them? Let’s discuss in the comments! And if you need a...
Dr Susan Baxter
4 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
2 min read
Why Eating Enough Protein is Essential
Why Protein Matters More Than You Think Muscle: More Than Just for Lifting Stuff Muscles aren’t just about looking toned or lifting heavy...
Alexandra Castillo
2 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
2 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
2 min read
Prehab: The Smarter Way to Avoid Pain and Injury
Most people only start thinking about rehab after an injury or surgery—but what if you could set yourself up for success before anything...
Alexandra Castillo
2 min read
Back Imaging & Herniations: Why Pictures Don’t Always Tell the Full Story
When it comes to back pain and herniations, imaging like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs can provide valuable insights. But here’s the catch:...
Alexandra Castillo
2 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
2 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
3 min read
Burnout: Why It’s More Than Just Feeling Tired
Feeling like you’re running on fumes—even when you’re “resting”? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to push through it solo. If this is...
Alexandra Castillo
3 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
2 min read
Cardio vs weights debate!
When it comes to the classic cardio vs. weights debate, it's like comparing apples and oranges – both have their unique benefits. Cardio,...
Alexandra Castillo
2 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
2 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
4 min read
Impact of menstrual cycle on athletic performance
Several athletes are now openly discussing the impact of their menstrual cycle on their athletic performance. Concurrently, scientific...
drsuzbaxter
2 min read
The Research Behind Ice Baths, Sauna Sessions, and Contrast Therapy & muscle building vs recovery:
Extreme temperature treatments, such as ice baths and sauna sessions, have been embraced by many for their potential health benefits....
drsuzbaxter
3 min read
The Importance of Kinetic Energy in Dispelling Negative Energy and Rejuvenating Your Nervous System
Our nervous system is a vast and intricate network that extends from our brains and branches out, reaching every corner of our bodies,...
drsuzbaxter
5 min read
Wellness trends 2024
Okay so I get it, I'm like the grocery store that is putting up Christmas decorations after Easter, but I figured I'd make some trend...
drsuzbaxter
3 min read
Review: "Do exercise and fitness protect against stress-induced health complaints?
I saw a TikTok recently that suggested if you did one very highly stress-inducing event for the body such as running a marathon or...
drsuzbaxter
2 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
4 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
3 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
4 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
3 min read
If you are over 40, how and why should you stretch?
I was recently invited to contribute as an expert to and article on stretching for over 40s in SHE finds. Read on to find out what I...
drsuzbaxter
2 min read
The core vs the abs and how often to train them!
I was recently invited by Insider magazine as an expert to contribute to an article on the core vs the abs. If you have been confused...
drsuzbaxter
3 min read
Looking for a gym but never been to one before?
I am Dr Susan Baxter (PhD) and I am a fitness and nutrition educator for personal trainers and allied health professionals. I also work...
drsuzbaxter
3 min read
Fitness trends that need to be cancelled this year
The following trends need to be put to rest and replace them! Demonizing weight loss and glorifying good genetics I am so happy that the...
drsuzbaxter
3 min read
Should you foam roll? Does it work?
I recently was invited to contribute to Cosmopolitan magazine about whether foam rolling was worth it and effective. Read on to find out...
drsuzbaxter
2 min read
How to dispel jetlag as soon as possible
With the world opening up (and hopefully staying open) I was invited recently to comment on a Wall Street Journal piece on optimising...
drsuzbaxter
3 min read
How to Lose Weight Fast and Safely
If you are looking to lose weight, it’s important to understand the safe and healthy way to do it. While it is possible to drop a...
drsuzbaxter
2 min read
What do we do to burn more calories than we consume?
With the knowledge that to lose weight we need to burn more calories than we consume, how can we go about doing that? The answer is that...
drsuzbaxter
2 min read
Why didn't the scale go down this week on your diet?
So you're reading this and you might have been following the diet for one week, two weeks, three weeks, or four weeks. You've been...
drsuzbaxter
9 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
4 min read
Is it your feet?
Did you know that the answer to a number of people's injuries, complaints or even poor posture might be coming from your feet? We all...
drsuzbaxter
4 min read
How to make exercise a habit and get results for the least amount of effort.
If you're reading this, you're wondering how you might be able to make working out a habit and make working out work for you. You've come...
drsuzbaxter
10 min read
bottom of page