Anna Bartter
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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Nearly 80% of the Team GB mums won medals at the Olympics - so why are mothers still being underestimated in sport?
Seven out of nine of the mothers competing earned a place on the podium.
By Anna Bartter
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Yogi squats are trending on TikTok with over 7 million views - I tried them every day for a week and can't believe how effective they are
Tight hips, begone.
By Anna Bartter
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Instructors agree: these are definitively the best Pilates YouTube workouts to stream RN (and they're free)
Roll out those mats and enjoy.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to boost muscle? Hula hoop workouts are trending for good reason - 5 best to try, chosen by a PT
It's time to move those hips.
By Anna Bartter
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Celebrity trainer Louisa Drake's invisible Reformer workout promises to be as effective as in-studio classes - so I tried it
No Reformer? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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As Team GB welcomes more women than men, we ask: why is research on how female bodies best perform so woefully lacking?
It's billed as the first gender equal Olympics, but research isn't keeping up.
By Anna Bartter
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It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
So long, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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How to restart your workout routine, if you've been busy but feel motivated to get back into fitness
Had an exercise sabbatical? Here's how to restart your workout routine
By Anna Bartter
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Introducing Stepperton, the viral TikTok workout that promises to make your sweat sessions more fun than ever
EYNTK about TikTok's latest fitness obsession.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried wall squats every day for a week - and can't believe how much of a workout they are
Prepare to be humbled.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried the trending Shrimp challenge - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my fitness
Shrimp challenge, accepted.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates sculpt bars are currently trending - so, are they really an effective tool for building muscle from home?
EYNTK about this nifty piece of kit.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates sculpt bar workouts are the new wall Pilates - 5 workouts that promise to level up your strength
Move over, wall Pilates.
By Anna Bartter
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A personal trainer confirms: this is, hands down, the best workout to try if you're new to strength training
This is the workout you didn't know you needed.
By Anna Bartter
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I used a weighted hula hoop every day for a week - and couldn't believe how tough it was
TikTok made me do it.
By Anna Bartter
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Bosu ball workouts claim to be better than Pilates for strength and stability - so I tried one every day
Workouts can be fun, too.
By Anna Bartter
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A top personal trainer just revealed the 7 tell-tale signs of a good workout you likely don't know about
Consider this your complete guide.
By Anna Bartter
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Forget the Mediterranean diet - as a cynical Health Writer, even I'm impressed with the trending Atlantic diet
Food lovers, rejoice - this one's for you.
By Anna Bartter
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It promises to strengthen and lengthen your muscles – but is Pilates really effective for toning?
Here's EYNTK about the benefits of Pilates.
By Anna Bartter
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Reformer Pilates is the workout of choice RN - so, how is the viral workout so effective at boosting muscle, strength, and flexibility?
It's a cult favourite workout for good reason.
By Anna Bartter
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Top experts share the key differences between Reformer Pilates vs mat Pilates, plus which is the most effective
Consider this your expert-backed guide.
By Anna Bartter
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A strong core doesn't just mean a toned stomach or visible abs - 10 benefits that'll boost all areas of your life
A strong core is the body's powerhouse.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried a core workout every day for two weeks - and, being honest, I wouldn't recommend it
It might be time to drop the every day is everything mentality.
By Anna Bartter
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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
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Strength training at home without equipment promises to boost lean muscle in no time - 7 workouts to try
No equipment? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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Cardio workouts at home are arguably the simplest way to get fit - 7 PT-approved workouts to try
Forget the gym.
By Anna Bartter
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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