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 16-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

Seated knee extension

3 x 10

B

Heel slides

3 x 10

C

Wall Sit

1 x 0:30

D

Bodyweight Step-Up

3 x 10

E

straight leg raise

F

Glute Bridge

3 x 12

Sunday
Mobility & Stretching (Daily or Post-Workout)

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

Monday
Mobility & Stretching (Daily or Post-Workout)

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

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A

Seated knee extension

3 x 10

B

Heel slides

3 x 10

C

Wall Sit

1 x 0:30

D

Bodyweight Step-Up

3 x 10

E

straight leg raise

F

Glute Bridge

3 x 12

Tuesday
Mobility & Stretching (Daily or Post-Workout)

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

Wednesday
Mobility & Stretching (Daily or Post-Workout)

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

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A

Seated knee extension

3 x 10

B

Heel slides

3 x 10

C

Wall Sit

1 x 0:30

D

Bodyweight Step-Up

3 x 10

E

straight leg raise

F

Glute Bridge

3 x 12

Thursday
Mobility & Stretching (Daily or Post-Workout)

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

Friday
Mobility & Stretching (Daily or Post-Workout)

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

Saturday
Mobility & Stretching (Daily or Post-Workout)

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