Anna Gora
Anna Gora is a health writer for Coach and its sister site Fit&Well, as well as science news website Live Science.
Anna has spent more than a decade in the fitness industry and has helped hundreds of people achieve their health and fitness goals. A certified personal trainer, she has worked in major UK gym chains including David Lloyd and Pure Gym, helped injured firefighters as an exercise therapist at The Fire Fighters Charity, and now offers online coaching.
Anna holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences and a master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. Anna also acts as a digital health coach, providing services to the UK’s Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.
She is passionate about living a vegan lifestyle and helping others do so, and promotes the benefits of exercise for mental health. In her spare time, she likes to lift heavy weights, travel the world and explore new hiking trails, but is equally happy with the simple pleasures of listening to music and relaxing in nature.
Latest articles by Anna Gora

You Need Just One Kettlebell To Build Stronger Shoulders
By Anna Gora published
Build strong shoulders with this kettlebell workout from Christian Vila, one of the best kettlebell trainers in England

The Best Cable Machine Shoulder Workouts For Building Muscle And Strengthening Your Upper Body
By Anna Gora published
Whether you’re a gym novice or seasoned weightlifter, using the cable station will help transform your shoulder strength, size and mobility

How To Deadlift: Your Expert Form Guide To The King Of Lifts
By Joel Snape last updated
Improve your deadlift form with our expert how to guide, tips from a world record holder, variations and more

38 High-Protein Foods
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
These protein-rich foods are essential for building muscle and aiding recovery

Build Healthier, Stronger Shoulders Safely With These Beginner Shoulder Workouts—No Equipment Necessary
By Anna Gora published
Build bigger, stronger, more mobile shoulders without weights. Our beginner shoulder workout guide includes bodyweight and resistance bands sessions

This Common Berry Smoothie Ingredient May Be Robbing You Of Important Nutrients, New Research Suggests
By Anna Gora published
Bananas are a favorite smoothie ingredient, but in berry smoothies they seem to limit the absorption of flavanols, limiting the nutritional value of berries

How To Do The High Pull
By Anna Gora last updated
Work on your shoulders and your posture in one fell swoop with the high pull

How To Do A Pike Push-Up
By Anna Gora published
Build arm, shoulder, chest and core strength with this powerful bodyweight move

How To Do The Z-Press
By Anna Gora last updated
Build bomb-proof shoulders and an iron core with a move that you can do sitting down

Master The Handstand Push-Up With Our Beginner’s Guide
By Anna Gora published
Learn how to perform this gymnastics staple safely with this expert advice

8 Shoulder Warm-Up Exercises To Kick-Start Your Upper-Body Sessions
By Anna Gora published
Skimping on your shoulder warm-up can cost you a painful injury. Find out how to warm up your shoulders and why

The Lateral Raise: How To Do It And Five Top Form Tips
By Joel Snape last updated
Master the lateral raise to develop your deltoids and build bigger, healthier shoulders

How To Do The Upright Row
By Anna Gora last updated
Build bigger traps and boulder shoulders by nailing this upper-body exercise

How To Do The Face Pull
By Anna Gora last updated
Use this cable machine exercise to sculpt bigger, broader shoulders
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