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    Anna Bartter

    Anna Bartter

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    Health Writer

    Anna Bartter is a freelance journalist who writes about health, fitness and women's lifestyle for publications including Stylist, Metro and Psychologies among others.


    She's always on a quest to find a variety of fun and functional workouts that give you the most bang for your workout buck and she's passionate about championing movement for everyone's mental and physical wellbeing.


    Latest articles by Anna Bartter

    A woman in the fall
    I Actually Feel Calmer and Clearer After Trying Out ‘Soft Life’ Brain Boosting Habits

    Restorative habits that actually work.

    Wellbeing
    • A woman trying to beat the winter blues; at home, in her study, and out and about
      I Spent a Month Trying to Beat the Winter Blues—These Were the Only Things That Actually Made a Difference

      Lean into cosy season.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman working out; taking supplements; and drinking water.
      Does AI Open Up a World of Possibilities for Women's Health—or Present More Problems? We Asked the Experts

      Could AI be the key to a deeper understanding of menopause, cycles and more?

      By Anna Bartter

      Female health
    • A autumnal winter scene; a laptop with the time; a woman resting.
      The Clocks Go Back This Weekend—Here's What That Actually Does to Your Mental Health

      Just one hour can make a big difference to how we feel.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A mug of coffee; a pile of pumpkins; autumnal leaves.
      The Autumn Energy Slump Gets Me Every Time—So I Asked Experts How to Feel Less Run Down Without Overhauling My Entire Life

      Science-backed solutions for seasonal fatigue? We're sold.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman in the shadows; holding a bunch of flowers
      “I Found My Own Breast Lump at 39. Here’s What I Wish I'd Known Sooner”

      Roxy Rhodes discovered a lump in her breast the day after her 39th birthday. This month marks a year since she finished active treatment—but it's far from the end of her story.

      By Anna Bartter

      Female health
    • A woman sleeping; in bed
      Perimenopause Ruined My Sleep, So I Tried the Huberman ‘Sleep Stack’ for 7 Days—It’s Changed My Shut-Eye for Good

      Perimenopausal sleep is no joke, but help is at hand.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Flowers, a woman's torso and a hand against a wall
      I'm an Oncologist: 5 Breast Cancer Symptoms That Are Consistently Overlooked

      A reminder of what to check, this Breast Cancer Awareness month.

      By Anna Bartter

      Female health
    • A woman lying on the sand at the beach; two friends playing; a woman holding a bunch of flowers leaning out of a car
      Health Doesn’t Need To Be Serious—Why You Should Prioritise Fun and Joy as Legitimate Health Metrics

      Are we getting wellness wrong?

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Health freelancer Anna Bartter testing NordicTrack’s New At-Home Ultra 1 Reformer
      As a Pilates Regular, I Was Sceptical of NordicTrack’s New At-Home Reformer—But It’s Convinced Me to Ditch Expensive Classes

      Home Pilates never looked so good.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      Zara Larsson’s Body-Image Philosophy Feels Refreshingly Different in the Age of Self-Optimisation

      The Swedish megastar is the body role model we should all be listening to.

      Fitness
    • A woman doing yoga, stretching, and helping her partner to stretch
      I Stopped Doing These 7 Things to Feel Less Stressed—and the Difference Was Almost Immediate

      It's all about 'reverse wellness'.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Health writer Anna Bartter trying a 10-minute daily reset
      This Simple Routine Is Vital If You Sit All Day—How a 10-Minute Afternoon Reset Changed My Body in a Week

      Your daily mobility flow for improved energy and flexibility.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • The moon in the sky, a sound bath, and a woman stretching
      I Did an ‘Energy Audit’ of My Entire Day—What Was Actually Draining Me is Shocking

      Ditch those energy drains.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman doing Pilates on a mat at home
      I’ve Been Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months—I’m, in a Word, Obsessed

      Yes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman in nature, relaxing in a robe, and holding a stack of yoga books.
      I Tried 5-Minute Nervous-System Resets Every Day for a Week—This Is the One That Actually Worked

      And, breathe.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman tapping her head with two fingers; two nature images.
      9 Low-Effort Wellness Habits That Could Give Your Body and Mind an Instant Boost

      Because wellness doesn't have to be complicated.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman drinking a cup of tea in bed
      5 Everyday 'Life Admin' Habits That Are Secretly Exhausting You

      Your energy is a finite resource.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
    • A woman working out in the gym and drinking a green juice
      GLP-1s Could Change More Than Your Appetite: What We Know About Their Impact on ADHD, Brain Health and Libido

      Could GLP-1s be affecting much more than just your appetite?

      By Anna Bartter

      Nutrition
    • A woman stretching, holding a bundle of health books, and taking some supplements
      I Tried Roxie Nafousi’s Manifestation Technique for a Month—and It Transformed How I Handle Stress

      Manifestation divides opinion, so can it persude a sceptic?

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A gua sha, a breakfast tray, and a woman in her pajamas in bed
      I Tried 3 Science-Backed, Expert-Approved Screen-Time Resets—and the Effect on My Focus and Sleep Was Remarkable

      No fancy gadgets required.

      Wellbeing
    • Health Writer Anna Bartter trying the Pilates Boat Pose at home
      I Did This Underrated 5-Minute Pilates Move Every Day for 2 Weeks—and Feel Stronger Than I Have in Years

      Five minutes to a stronger core and better balance? We're all in.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health freelancer Anna Bartter treating friendship as a wellness habit: at a concert, at a bar, and with friends
      I Treated Friendship Like a Wellness Habit for Two Months—It Changed My Mental Health More Than I Expected

      Time to put friendship at the top of your to-do list.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman stretching on a yoga mat
      Forget Morning Routines—Experts Say 'Micro-Recovery' Is the Wellness Habit to Prioritise

      Move over, elaborate alarm calls.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman standing on a beach
      Trust Me, I'm a Longevity Expert—Joyspan Is the Wellness Buzzword to Pay Attention to This Year

      All you need is joy.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Woman holding a yoga mat
      I Tried Red Light Pilates to Boost Recovery, Wellbeing and Longevity—Here's What Actually Happened

      Pilates, but make it hot.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman lifting weights in the gym
      I Only Ever Have 15 Minutes to Workout—These Quick Strength Tri-Sets Turbocharged My Strength, Mood, and Metabolism

      Super quick, super effective workouts for the strength win.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman running in a wildflower meadow
      I Didn't Need a New Training Plan—I Needed More Nature. How Trail Running Made Me Fall In Love With Exercise Again

      Don't underestimate the power of nature.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing Pilates at a Pilates studio
      I'm a Pilates Instructor—This Is the One Exercise I Swear By for Building Core Strength, Improving Hip Mobility, and Boosting Muscle

      Pilates leg circles for the strength and mobility win.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
    • A woman holding a Pilates ball during a workout
      I'm a Cardiometabolic Expert: GLP-1s May Improve Inflammation and Heart Health—But There's More to the Story

      There's nuance to this one.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
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