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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

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      Wearable tech has never looked (or felt) so good.

      By Anna Bartter

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      Pop the kettle on - but don't hold the tea.

      By Anna Bartter

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      TikTok's Trending 50 Jump Challenge Promises Simple Lymphatic Drainage From Home - But Experts Are Warning Against It

      Jump to it.

      By Anna Bartter

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      I Tried the Wildly Viral 7-7-7 Kettlebell Workout – and It’s Boosted My Endurance and Mental Strength Like Nothing Else

      This one's not for the faint-hearted.

      By Anna Bartter

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      "I Was 47 When I Finally Found Joy in Movement – Here's What Changed and How You Can, Too"

      Jen Brown, founder of platform Meet You At The Barre, on why midlife bodies don't need "fixing."

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      I Tried the 5-5-5-30 Morning Routine To See if It Would Really Boost My Energy and Focus – and, Wow

      Ten minutes is all it takes to set yourself up for a great day.

      By Anna Bartter

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      Rest and digest mode, activated.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
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      Could 7-Minute Home Workouts be as Effective for Building Strength As the Gym? I Tried Them Every Day

      Kickstart your workout goals in under ten minutes.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      I'm a Beginner Who Challenged Myself To Hit My 30g a Day Fibre Intake For A Month - Now, I'm a Convert

      Fibre is set to be big news in 2026.

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      Too busy for the gym? Listen up: movement snacks are your workout BFF.

      Fitness
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      Neuroscience + nutrition = cognitive fitness.

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      Wellbeing
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      Not Crunches Or Planks - Surprisingly, Experts Recommend This Underrated Exercise For Ultimate Lower Body Strength

      Move over, bear crawls, the crab is coming for your crown.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      FYI, This Is The One Workout Move Every Woman Should Master For Both Muscle and Metabolism

      According to top trainers.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Best beginner workouts
      New To Exercise? A Renowned Instructor Swears These 3 Moves Are All You Need To Build Muscle, Strength, and Tone

      Simple as one, two, three.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      Move Over, Sit Ups: 7 Best Core Workouts For Ab Strength In Your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, and Beyond

      So long, crunches - core workouts got a makeover.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      Ready to get in your best shape ever?

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      There are so many science-backed reasons to lace up and run - but how can we make it feel like less of a slog?

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman sat on a box in a gym trying one of the best kettlebell workouts for beginners
      Keen to Start Strength Training? 7 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Beginners That Come PT-Approved

      A truly beginner-friendly piece of kit.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      A one-stop shop for all our women's wellbeing needs? We're sold.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
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      Feel the tension melt away with these dreamy yoga moves.

      Fitness
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      Sponsored by iherb

      A hub of products for all your winter wellbeing needs? We're sold.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
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      The Lionesses Inspired a Nation of Young Footballers - But a National Shortage of Female Coaches is Threatening Their Future

      Visibility at grassroots level is vital.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
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      It's time to get in the zone.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
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      I Tried This Calming 7-Minute Beginners Tai Chi Flow – and It Reduced My Stress Levels Better Than Anything Else I’ve Tried

      Boost balance and calm in under ten minutes.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman meditating on the floor of a sunlit studio
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      And... breathe.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
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      This one's not for beginners.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      Jen An, Gwyneth and Madonna All Love Tempo Pilates – Meet the Trending New Workout Supercharging Muscle and Tone

      Your need-to-knows.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Pilates leg kick every day
      I Tried a Pilates Leg Kick Every Day for a Week – and It’s Worked Wonders for My Back and Posture

      Sometimes the smallest moves pack the biggest punch.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Gratitude journal: Health writer Anna trying who tested a gratitude journal for a month
      I Kept a Gratitude Journal Every Day for a Month - and It Transformed My Positivity and Outlook

      There's power in putting pen to paper.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
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