Dr Susan Baxter
What You Can Do to Reduce Stress Eating
Stress eating is a common problem for many, which involves the consumption of food as a coping mechanism to deal with stress. Although it...
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- Sep 13
- 2 min
How often should I go to the gym?
So, you’ve just started exercising and are unsure if you are doing enough sessions or are doing too many. Well, the answer to this is...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Three Reasons Why You Might Consider Taking Supplements:
As you might have read in my earlier posts, there are a few different things on the list of priorities before supplements: Nutrition,...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Have You Used Your Protein Powder In These 7 Wheys?
So many people think that protein powder can only be used in smoothies. However, that is not the case! It’s time to re-think the whey you...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Holiday Nutrition To Keep Your Waistline Exactly How You Left It!
It is the most wonderful time of the year! And it should stay that way during the season without added worry of guilt, or those infamous...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Jul 25
- 4 min
“I’ll Be Back”
With the Arnold Classic Australia coming up in March, we figured that we would channel our inner ‘Terminator’ and help you get back on...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Exercises To Get The Heart Pumping And The Sweat Flowing!
Arms: Hammer Grip Chin Ups – A lot of people cheat on their ROM (range of motion) when they use a wider grip, but this is one of the...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Jul 11
- 5 min
How Do I Speed Up My Results?
Congratulations on commencing your new healthy life plan! Making a change is hard to do. But how long does it take for the change to...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Jul 4
- 5 min
Have You Hit A Plateau?
Congratulations on your new healthy workout routine! You are knocking your sessions out of the park, and you haven’t missed a beat when...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Jun 27
- 4 min
Is Sleep Undermining Your Gains?
We have all been there. The procrastination that happens on a “school night” (or work night), where you feel just a little bit naughty by...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Fruit and Vegetables Can Make You More Attractive!
Can you get a real life “Photoshop” and become more attractive (without surgery?) and become a nicer person? They always say that eating...
Dr Susan Baxter
- May 2
- 2 min
Why would I take Amino Acids?
Do you want to be able to get more from your workout for the same amount of effort? To recover faster and to be less sore? Read on about...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Apr 18
- 2 min
What is Whey Protein? Why would I take it?
Whey is a protein powder which tastes delicious and is a convenient way to supplement your best training efforts in the gym. It is great...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Apr 4
- 4 min
What is The Easiest and Effective Way to Get Summer Results Sooner?
Spring and summer is just around the corner, yet the days are still short, and you haven’t gotten any less busy. You have work, friends,...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Drop it like it’s hot! Drop sets.
Purpose: Drop sets are a great way to promote muscle growth, bust through plateaus and to enhance your training by stimulating your...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Ways to deal with cravings (when it isn’t hunger to blame)
Sometimes (we have all had it); we find ourselves feeling a craving for food, only 30 minutes after eating lunch. When this isn't from...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Signs it is time to change (your exercise regime)
No matter whether you are a runner, lifter or a group fitte; your body learns how to make any exercise easier. It does this by adapting...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Mar 29
- 4 min
What is a plateau?
If you are no longer noticing changes in you workouts despite working hard, you might find you have hit a plateau. A plateau is a...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Will high protein diets make me lose weight?
There are a number of high protein diets out there that are popular: atkins, duke, paleo, and the infamous low-carb. High protein diets...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Mar 29
- 1 min
What's best for muscle growth: protein or carbohydrates?
Everyone seems to know about protein needed for building muscle, but don’t skimp on the carbohydrate either. In the post workout window,...