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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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    Earn your running stripes with AI.

    Health and Fitness
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      Fad, or failsafe gut health formula?

      By Anna Bartter

      Nutrition
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      The Danish are Masters of Cosy Autumnal Wellbeing - 7 Simple Hygge Lifestyle Hacks for the Colder Months

      Lean into a hygge lifestyle this season.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Best 15 minute home workouts: Anna at home, doing one of her favourite sweat sessions
      I Workout From Home Every Week - 5 Sessions I Swear By When I'm Short On Time But Keen to Sweat

      So long, hour-long workouts.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman practicing yoga by the river, crossed legged and hands in prayer
      TikTok’s “Monthly Curriculum” Trend Promises To Transform Your Life in One Month – So, Does It Work?

      Kick off Q4 with a new approach.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Best posture exercises: A woman stretching her legs on a track
      Tech Neck Bothering You? 5 Expert-Approved Posture Exercises to Ease Pain and Improve Mobility

      Counteract the screen-time scrunch.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Bartter trying the Dose Method
      I Tried the DOSE Method, Which Promises To Supercharge Focus and Self-Belief, for a Month – and I’m a Total Convert

      Simple ways to boost brain chemistry? It's a yes from me.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman pushing a weighted sled in a gym
      I Swapped Planks for a Pallof Press Every Day for Two Weeks – and Can’t Believe How My Core Strength Has Rocketed

      Resist the twist and get strong.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Bartter trying the viral 5x5 workout
      The 5x5 Workout is Trending as the Simplest Way to Boost Muscle - After Trying For 2 Weeks, I Already Feel Stronger

      Your need-to-knows.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Bartter trying the Palloff press every day
      This Exercise is Hailed as Even Better Than a Plank for Core Strength – I Tried the Hover for a Week and, Wow

      Move over, crunches.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman trying zone zero training, stretching in the gym post-workout
      Zone Zero Training Is the Next Fitness Trend Promising the World – So Is It Really All Gains, Minimal Effort?

      Effortless exercise? We're all in.

      Health and Fitness
    • How fast should we be walking? A woman walking at fashion week
      New Research Shows 15 Minutes of "Fast" Walking Significantly Boosts Health – So, How Fast Should You Aim For?

      Don't underestimate the humble walk.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Vibration plate benefits: A woman stretching, in a gym, stood on a vibration plate
      Vibration Plates Are Back With a Bang, Promising to Boost Strength and Muscle Tone – but Do They Work? Experts Weigh In

      Is it time to shake up your fitness routine?

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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      It’s the Most Popular Workout Tool RN – How to Get the Most From Your Stairmaster Workouts, According to a Top Trainer

      Step your fitness up a gear.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman stood against a terracotta wall in gym kit during her September reset
      September Resets Are the Easiest Way to Boost Organisation and Calm – 20 Simple Ways to Feel Your Best This Month

      It's official: September is the new, improved January.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
    • Superhuman workout move
      Pros Reckon the Superman Exercise is One of the Best Bodyweight Workout Moves of All Time – Here’s Why

      Poor posture, be gone.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna trying Caroline's Circuits workouts every day
      Caroline Circuits 2Mil+ Followers Love Her Simple Strength Training Workouts - and After Trying for Two Weeks, I Already Feel Stronger

      Short and spicy strength sessions for the mid-life win.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Bartter testing the new Garmin Venu X1
      I Tested the New Garmin Venu X1 for Two Months – and Wow, It Outshines Its Predecessors in Wearability and Functionality

      Style and substance? We're sold.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
    • Uterine fibroid symptoms: Venus Williams
      As Venus Williams, FKA Twigs and Lupita Nyong'o Open Up – How To Spot the Warning Signs of Uterine Fibroids

      As many as 80% of women will develop them in their lifetimes.

      By Anna Bartter

      Female health
    • A woman doing some of the best longevity exercises, wearing cream and white gym gear
      Keen to Live a Longer, Healthier Life? 8 Exercises Top Experts Do Every Day to Boost Longevity

      Because living longer never goes out of style.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing advanced standing core workouts in a studio
      Advanced Standing Core Workouts are the Easiest Way To Level Up Ab Strength - 6 Experts Do on Repeat

      Expert-approved advanced standing core workouts for the win.

      Fitness
    • A woman trying rebounding: Doing the splits in the air
      Hate Running? Rebounding Has Gone Viral for Being a More Effective Form of Cardio – so I Tried It for a Week

      Unleash your inner Tigger.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Bartter trying the Pilates roll like a ball move every day, lying on her yoga mat post workout
      I Tried the Pilates Roll Like a Ball Every Day for 7 Days To Ease Lower Back Pain and Open My Spine – My Thoughts

      It's like a little back massage every day.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna Bartter trying TikTok's trending easy planking challenge
      I Tried TikTok’s “Easy” Planking Trend for Two Weeks – and Wow, It's Improved My Arm Strength and Stability

      Who knew a plank could be so much fun?

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Standing ab workouts for beginners: A woman post-workout
      Standing Ab Workouts For Beginners Are Being Hailed As the Way To Turbocharge Your Core Strength – 6 To Try

      Neck-friendly ab workouts for the win.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing weights in a studio, lifting a dumbbell over her head
      Bye-bye, Arbitrary Workout Counts - This Is Exactly How Many Sets To Do to Build Muscle Effectively, According to a PT

      Set yourself up for workout success.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a sit up outside: Workout on a roof, wearing a sports bra
      Ever Wondered? This Is How Many Sit Ups To Aim for a Day for Optimal Fitness, According to a World-Renowned Coach

      Spoiler: it's less than you'd think.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing calisthenics exercises for beginners in the park
      Keen To Build Muscle With Only Your Bodyweight? 6 Callisthenics Workouts for Beginners Experts Swear By

      Don't sleep on the benefits of bodyweight moves.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A close up of a woman's abdominal muscles: stood with her hands on her hips doing deep core exercises at the gym
      Deep Core Exercises Are Everywhere RN, Promising To Be the Most Effective Way To Train Your Abs – 9 for a Defined Midsection

      New core level, unlocked.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Bartter trying the new Sculpt Anywhere by Pvolve at home workout kit
      I Tried Pvolve's New Sculpt Anywhere Bundle for a Month - and Honestly? I Underestimated How Challenging It Would Be

      If it's good enough for Jennifer Aniston... maybe it was time *I* tried sweating like the A-list.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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