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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...

Dr Susan Baxter
Jul 9, 20232 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
Jul 5, 20233 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
May 31, 20235 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
May 26, 20233 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
May 13, 20232 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
May 3, 20234 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


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, 20234 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


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
Feb 2, 20232 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
Feb 2, 20233 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
Feb 2, 20233 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
Feb 2, 20233 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
Feb 2, 20232 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
Feb 2, 20233 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
Feb 1, 20232 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
Jan 27, 20232 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
Dec 13, 20229 min read


How to Support Teenagers Through Exercise: What Every Parent and Trainer Should Know
By Dr Susan Baxter, PhD I’m Dr Susan Baxter (PhD), a fitness and rehabilitation educator for personal trainers, allied health...
drsuzbaxter
Dec 7, 20223 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
Dec 1, 20224 min read
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