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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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    Ditch the Squats – PTs Swear the Copenhagen Plank Is The Easiest Way To Build Muscle From Home

    Not all planks are created equal.

    Fitness
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      Forget Crunches and Sit Ups - the Corkscrew Method Is the Easiest Way To Sculpt a Strong, Toned Core

      One of the best core workouts you can do? We're in.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Barrter trying L sits every day
      I Tried Notoriously Difficult Seated Leg Lifts Every Day for a Week – And Honestly? I Wouldn’t Recommend Them

      I've never felt so humbled.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna Barrter during her Able Heart manifestation challenge
      I Listened to Able Heart’s Manifesting Music Every Day for a Week – and Honestly? I'm Hooked

      Good vibes, loading.

      By Anna Bartter

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    • Health writer Anna trying Pilates spine twists every day
      I Tried Doing Pilates Spine Twists Every Day for a Week - And It Loosened Years of Back Stiffness and Tension

      To quote Joseph Pilates, you're only as young as your spinal column.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • One of Health Writer Anna's lunches after switching to complex carbs
      I’ve Switched Simple Carbs for Protein, Healthy Fats and Wholegrains – and Can’t Believe How Much Better I Feel

      Simple changes really can add up to a huge difference.

      By Anna Bartter

      Nutrition
    • A woman doing one of the best outdoor walking workouts
      5 Outdoor Walking Workouts Experts Swear By for Supercharging Muscle, Cardio Fitness and Mood

      Walk your way to better wellbeing while the sun shines.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing one of the best ten minute core workouts in the sunshine
      Want To Build Muscle but Only Have 10 Minutes? These 6 Core Workouts Are Game-Changers (and Instructors Rave About Them)

      Grab a mat and get to work.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • PCOS workouts: A woman doing a leg raise on a workout mat
      Seen PCOS Workouts Trending on TikTok? 5 To Try To Boost Body and Mind, According to Top Pros

      Ease into movement.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • 15 minute full body workouts: Three women working out in a yoga studio
      Short on time but keen to get strong? These are the best 15-minute full-body workouts coaches do themselves

      Because getting strong shouldn't have to take all day.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna trying a Pilates teaser every day
      I tried one of the most advanced moves, the Pilates teaser, every day for a week - and wow, it was challenging

      This one's not for the faint hearted.

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna Bartter during her silent walking challenge
      I tried TikTok's viral silent walking trend every day for a week to quiet my racing mind - and I'm amazed how calm I feel

      Zero distractions, maximum zen.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Health writer Anna Bartter trying ABC juice at home
      ABC juice is trending and promising to boost immunity and improve digestion - so I tried it for two weeks

      It's time to dust off those juicers.

      By Anna Bartter

      Nutrition
    • How to run a mile without stopping: A woman running in leggings and a pink raincoat
      New to running and keen to know how to run a mile without stopping? Try these 7 simple tricks

      Get ready to enter your running era.

      By Anna Bartter

      Health and Fitness
    • A woman trying one of the best resistance exercises for women
      Resistance training isn't going anywhere this year - 8 exercises for longevity, bone health and muscle build

      Build a stronger body for life.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman trying Modern Pilates in a studio
      Modern Pilates is one of the most fun yet effective ways to strengthen and lengthen your body - 6 exercises to try

      Keen to strengthen your entire body? This one's for you.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a bent over row variation
      Bent-over rows are raved about for building upper body strength - 7 variations that are better for building muscle, strength and tone

      Don't skip upper body day.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman stretching after doing one of the best outdoor workouts
      Spring has finally sprung  - 6 best outdoor workouts that are totally free and boost both body and mind

      Soak in the nature and boost Vitamin D *and* endorphins.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman rolling up a Pilates mat in workout gear
      I tried Pilates roll ups, arguably the simplest yet most effective Pilates move, every day for a week - and I've never felt so mobile

      A classical Pilates move for the win.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing rotational exercises on her balcony in gym gear
      Rotational exercises are an often-forgotten workout move powerhouse - 7 that build core stability and reduce injury

      Easy, effective and essential? We're all in.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman trying one of the best advanced Pilates core exercises on a Reformer Pilates machine
      Eager to build a strong, stable core from home? 7 advanced Pilates core exercises that coaches do themselves

      Stability, strength *and* control? It's a yes from us.

      Fitness
    • Health writer Anna trying ballet every day: The tools she used during her workout challenge, including ankle weights and resistance bands
      I trained like a ballet dancer for a month - and I've never felt so humbled but strong

      It's all about grace and strength.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna trying lemon balm tea every day
      I tried TikTok's lemon balm tea for a week to see if it can really help to reset your nervous system - my honest review

      Sit back and pour yourself a cup of calm.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman enjoying the benefits of saunas in a white swimsuit
      The entire UK seems to be obsessed with saunas RN - 9 benefits to know about, if you're considering giving them a go

      Enter your Scandi girl era.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Jennifer Aniston demonstrating a Pvolve workout
      It's the trending workout of the moment and Jen An's go-to - but what actually is Pvolve and is it effective?

      Workout like an A-lister - because you're worth it.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Two dumbbells on a green workout mat for use during a ten-minute Pilates workout
      After a seriously effective Pilates workout you can squeeze in with only ten minutes to spare? 6 best to try today

      Sometimes, less is more.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a bicep curl at the gym
      Lateral exercises are arguably the best moves you can do to supercharge balance and coordination - 5 to try

      Try these moves for a well-balanced workout.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing an advanced resistance band arm workout at home in her living room
      Eager to get strong from home? 6 advanced resistance band full body workouts that'll boost tone, balance and flexibility

      Yes, you can get strong without weights.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna trying Pilates Hundreds every day
      I tried Pilates Hundreds every day - and might just keep it up, they were so effective

      A classic Pilates move for the win.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a YouTube resistance band workout in the park
      Loving your home workouts this year? 5 best YouTube resistance band workouts that are free *and* effective

      Save these for later.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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