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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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    Leg circles are one of the OG Pilates moves.

    Fitness
    • A woman doing one of the best advanced home workouts
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      Because home workouts aren't just for beginners.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman at the gym doing a Stairmaster workout
      Eager to work up a sweat this spring? The internet can't get enough of Stairmaster workouts - 5 that top personal trainers swear by

      Enter: the perfect Spring sweat session.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna trying Reform RX
      I tried Reform RX, the world's first virtual Reformer class - and have some thoughts

      Meet the Pilates answer to a Peloton.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Two women trying Lagree Pilates in studio
      The Lagree Method is being hailed as the new Reformer Pilates - so do experts reckon it's actually more effective at boosting fitness?

      It's a firm A-list favourite.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a bird dog at home on a workout mat
      This bodyweight move has been hailed as the most effective core workout of all time - and after trying for two weeks, I'm blown away

      Underestimate the bird dog at your peril.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna during her Pilates shoulder bridges every day challenge
      Pilates shoulder bridges are a cult-favourite move for stabilising your hips and glutes - I tried them every day for a week and, wow

      A classic Pilates move for an all-over body win.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Scrambled eggs, toast and a coffee
      I tried eating high protein breakfasts every day for seven days - and my energy and hunger levels have never felt so balanced

      Kickstart your day with a high protein feast.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Colour walk
      I've been stressed so tried the viral colour walk every day for a week - and am blown away by how calm I feel

      Walking my way to zen.

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • Aerial view of red abstract patterns in Mississippi River
      As the US bans controversial additive Red Dye 3 - a dietician explains what it is and why it's so harmful

      Cherry red food colouring is on the out.

      By Anna Bartter

      Nutrition
    • A woman doing an advanced resistance band arm workout
      Love simple yet effective sweat sessions? 6 advanced resistance band arm workouts to try

      Upgrade arm day, stat.

      Fitness
    • A woman trying some of the advanced resistance band core workouts at the gym
      You don't need a gym to get strong: 6 advanced resistance band core workouts experts recommend

      Up the ante on your home core workouts today.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman using wellness patches on her face
      Wellness patches claiming to boost energy, mood and more are all the rage RN - but do they really work? We ask top experts

      Is better health really just a stick-on patch away?

      By Anna Bartter

      Wellbeing
    • A woman walking in adidas trainers
      Indoor step workouts are trending - and promise to be a seriously enjoyable way to boost both fitness and mood

      The 80s have called, and they want their workouts back.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A flat lay of anti spike supplements
      As more brands launch their own alternatives, we ask top dieticians: Do anti-glucose spike supplements actually work?

      Seriously effective or serious fad?

      By Anna Bartter

      Nutrition
    • A woman trying dumbbell exercises for beginners at home
      New to strength training from home? 7 effective yet simple dumbbell exercises for beginners to kickstart your strength

      No gym membership? No problem.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman trying the best Pilates moves for building muscle
      Serious about building strength this year? These are the top 7 Pilates moves a coach recommends for building muscle

      Earn your strength stripes right here.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna Barrter trying Vertical Pilates
      I tried vertical Pilates, the Internet's favourite new Pilates form - and I'm, in a word, obsessed

      This one's not for the faint-hearted.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Pilates ring review: Anna trying a Pilates ring at home
      I tried working out with a Pilates ring for two weeks - and how I got on might surprise you

      It's not dubbed the ring of fire for nothing

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna during her Nordic walking challenge
      I was eager to up the ante on my walks so tried Nordic walking every day for a week - and feel it's levelled up my cardio fitness

      Who knew holding poles was such hard work?

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • Anna drinking cucumber water every day as part of her challenge
      As a Health Writer, I approach nutrition trends with caution - but was surprised by how I felt after drinking cucumber water every day for two weeks

      A daily refreshing hydration hit? It's a yes from me.

      Nutrition
    • A flat lay of some supplements in a glass jar bottle spilling onto a yellow background
      Overwhelmed with supplement advice RN? Us too - 6 nutritionists share the only supplements they take

      Add these to basket for a wellbeing boost.

      By Anna Bartter

      Nutrition
    • A woman doing advanced resistance band leg workouts at home on a yoga mat
      Prefer home workouts? 7 advanced resistance band glute workouts that'll level up your sessions

      Grab a band and prepare to feel the burn.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing some of the best effective core workouts in a studio
      Yes, you can build strength from home - thanks to a PT's 7 most effective core exercises of all time

      Stay-at-home strength and stability? We're all in.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a cold weather workout in headband and hoodie
      It's freezing RN - 6 cold weather workouts top pros do themselves when all they want to do is stay inside

      Don't let the weather get in the way of your fitness goals.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing one of the best Pilates exercises for arms in a studio
      Eager to mix up your Pilates sessions this year? A coach shares the 7 best Pilates exercises for arms she does herself

      Level up arm day from home.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman trying vertical Pilates in studio with an instructor
      The entire Internet seems to be raving about vertical Pilates RN - your guide to why it's so effective

      All the benefits of Pilates, but... vertical.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman in workout kit standing with a water bottle in the gym
      It's the workout of the moment - 6 indoor walking workouts for beginners that promise to boost fitness in no time

      Name an easier workout for beginners. We'll wait.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman doing burpees in a gym
      It's renowned for being *the* most effective full body workout move in existence - so, how effective are burpees really?

      Love them or hate them, burpees are an elite full-body move.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
    • A woman reaping the benefits of Nordic walking in a field
      It's arguably one of the most accessible workouts you can do to boost mood - 6 benefits of Nordic walking that'll make you consider trying it

      Grab some poles and get outside.

      By Anna Bartter

      Fitness
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