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
-
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
-
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
-
It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
So long, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
-
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
-
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
-
I've just got back into tennis - and I can't tell you how much it's improved my fitness, strength and mood
Ready, set, play.
By Anna Bartter
-
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
-
I tried the trending Shrimp challenge - and learnt an unbelievable amount about my fitness
Shrimp challenge, accepted.
By Anna Bartter
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Squats and lunges are the most popular strength training moves - so, of the two, which is most effective?
You'll never want to skip leg day again.
By Anna Bartter
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Cardio workouts at home are arguably the simplest way to get fit - 7 PT-approved workouts to try
Forget the gym.
By Anna Bartter
-
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
-
These are the 10 best core activations you can do to fire up your abs, according to top PTs
Not a crunch in sight.
By Anna Bartter
-
It's official: these are the 7 Pilates workouts that coaches actually do at home for effective sessions
Roll out those mats and get ready to work.
By Anna Bartter
-
It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?
A deep dive into the current research.
By Anna Bartter
-
It's taken over the Internet, but is Pilates really as good as it claims to be for core strength? Experts explain
Engage those abs.
By Anna Bartter
-
I tried these PT-approved running tips for two weeks – and have been pleasantly surprised by the results
It's time to lace those trainers.
By Anna Bartter