Dr Suz Squad: Fitness and Exercise Rehab Programs for Everyone

Coach
Suz Baxter

For knees that aren’t “broken”—just holding you back.

This program is designed for active women dealing with the all-too-common mix of patellofemoral pain, mild tendinopathy, or a cranky medial meniscus. You’re not injured. But you do feel restricted—whether it’s during workouts, climbing stairs, or just trying to move like you used to.

Beyond the Niggle is a structured, progressive strength series that builds week by week over 12–16 weeks, giving you back your confidence, control, and pain-free movement.
• One simple workout, refreshed every 4 weeks
• Do it 3x/week (30 mins) or split it into quick 15-minute sessions most days
• No fluff—just real exercises that target what matters for knee function

What you’ll need:
• A yoga mat or firm surface
• A resistance band (mini band or long loop)
• A step or low box (~20cm)
• A wall
• Optional: foam roller, light dumbbells

Whether you’re returning to weightlifting, Pilates, or just want to stop avoiding stairs and squats—this plan is your quiet comeback.

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1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Programming 3 days per week
Rehab strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches& team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 17-week program
Sunday
Welcome + Movement Screen Week: (No workouts yet—just testing, awareness, and joint prep.)

A

Air Squat

3 x 3 @ 3010

B

Sit to stand

3 x 3

C

Bodyweight Step-Up

3 x 6

D

Single Leg Balance & Reach

3 x 30

Monday
Red Flags Review
Wednesday
Daily Knee Prep Flow

A

Quad Stretch

1 x 30

B

Inner thigh stretch

1 x 30

C

Calf Stretch

1 x 0:30

D

Quad Foam Roll

2 x 60

Beyond the Niggle: Knee Strength Series