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    Rebecca Lawton

    Rebecca Lawton

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    Freelance health contributor

    Rebecca is a freelance content writer with a 15-year background in consumer PR, where she specialised in media relations for brands across sport, healthcare, lifestyle, homes, and travel. After taking maternity leave with her third child, she embraced her passion for creative content and moved into freelance writing. A regular contributor to Ideal Home, she covers first-person features, product reviews, and practical how-to guides. Passionate about health and wellness, Rebecca loves exploring how movement, routines, and home life shape the way we feel - especially when balancing life as a busy mum. When she’s not writing, she enjoys heading out for runs and long weekend walks, losing herself in her Kindle, or baking healthy sweet treats. 

    Latest articles by Rebecca Lawton

    Freelance writer Rebecca Lawton trying resistance band workouts at home as a busy mum
    I Added Resistance Bands to My Workouts—Turns Out, They're the Ultimate Strength Hack for Busy Mums

    Spoiler: I'm a convert.

    Fitness
    • A woman running into the sunset on the beach
      "Soft Hermitting" Is Trending on TikTok—and Promises to Be the Antidote to Hustle Culture

      A healthy way to set boundaries, or an excuse to socially withdraw?

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Wellbeing
    • Health freelancer Rebecca Lawton running a race
      I Trained for a Race for 3 Months, Then I Experienced a Huge Comedown—Here's What Helped Pick Me Up

      I'm not the only runner who will have experienced the "post-race blues."

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Woman walking
      Forget 10,000 Steps a Day—I Tried 'Intuitive Walking' for a Week, and It Delivered on Motivation, Mindset and Mental Clarity

      How often had I been walking for the number, rather than the enjoyment of it?

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Habit stacking your nutrition: Orange juice, eggs and sourdough, and a yoghurt bowl with raspberries
      I Tried 'Habit Stacking' My Nutrition For Two Weeks—My Energy Went Up, and My Stress Levels Went Down

      Would making small, structured changes to my eating habits make a difference?

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Nutrition
    • Woman doing a shakeout run
      Running Experts Swear by This 10 Minute Habit for Transforming Your Times—I Bet You Haven't Heard of It

      Tried and tested.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Vibration plate review
      I Used a Vibration Plate for Two Weeks to See If It Lived Up to the Hype—It Delivered on Strength, Recovery and Results

      The workout tool of the moment.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Fuelling workouts: A yoghurt bowl, Rebecca on a run, and banana and peanut butter on a bagel
      I Finally Learned What to Eat and Drink Before My Workouts—and The Difference Was Immediately Positive

      For two weeks, I committed to fuelling properly, paying attention to what actually changed.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Nutrition
    • Running tech-free
      I Ran Without Music, Metrics or Distraction For Two Weeks—I've Never Felt Stronger or More In Tune With My Body

      It completely changed what a "good" run means to me.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Jumping jacks every day
      This Simple 5-Minute Cardio Habit Seriously Boosted My Energy And Mood—From Home

      Simple, affordable and effective.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Forget Toe Taps: I Did the Pilates Criss-Cross Every Day for a Week, and My Core Strength Wasn’t the Only Thing That Changed
      I Did a 2-Minute Pilates Criss-Cross Every Day—It's Now My Favourite Home Workout Move Ever

      Filing the move away as a "core-strengthener" massively undersells its benefits.

      Health and Fitness
    • Running slower
      I Forced Myself to Run Slower for Two Weeks—And It Actually Made Me Faster

      Research suggests slowing down can improve endurance, increase efficiency and help you sustain faster paces over time.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Soleus push ups
      Soleus Push-Ups Promise to Be the 5-Minute Workout Addition You Didn't Know You Needed—and They're Seated

      Combining credible scientific backing and extreme convenience.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Health freelancer Rebecca Lawton trying Pilates heel taps
      I Tried Pilates Heel Taps Every Day—and The Simple 5-Minute Move Strengthened My Abs and Hips

      A simple exercise that packs a punch

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Daylight savings
      I Used Daylight Saving As A Gentle Wellness Reset—And My Energy Noticeably Shifted

      Small, realistic shifts for better sleep, steadier energy, and a calmer mood.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Jumping jacks every day
      I Did 5 Minutes Of Jumping Jacks Everyday For 7 Days - And the Simple Move Boosted Both Body and Mind

      Simple, affordable and effective - win, win, win.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Bio-syncing your workouts
      I Tried Bio-Syncing My Workouts For A Week - And It's Completely Changed How I Time My Exercise

      Would I notice a difference in my energy levels, focus, and (dare I say it?), my sleep?

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Micro workouts: A woman working out with a Pilates ball
      PTs Swear by Micro-Workouts for a Quick Body and Brain Reset – 5 Science-Backed Reasons They’re So Effective

      Short on time? We've got you.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Health and Fitness
    • Workouts for 40 year olds
      I’m Turning 40 Soon – So, Should I Be Changing the Way I Work Out? I Asked Top Experts

      Ready to enter your 40s feeling your strongest?

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Angel wings workout move
      5-Minute Wall Angels are Thought to be Unrivalled For Arm Strength and Posture - So I Tried Them For a Week

      Spoiler: they're not as easy as they look.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Pilates pelvic curls
      I Tried Pilates Pelvic Curls Every Day For A Week - And They Changed How My Body Felt After Sitting All Day

      I've eased years of stiffness, tightness, and tension.

      Fitness
    • Woman touching her toes
      "Soft January" Has Gone Wildly Viral As The Most Effective Approach to Wellness - Why Doing Less May Actually Do More

      Move over, New Year's resolutions.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Wellbeing
    • Steps
      Jennifer Garner and Amanda Seyfried Swear By It - So I Tried Walking At Different Times Of The Day For 2 Weeks 

      If it's good enough for the celebs...

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
    • Health writer Rebecca trying Mel Robbins' hack - to eat first thing in the morning
      I've Been Trying Mel Robbins’ Viral Morning Nutrition Hack For A Week - And Honestly? I Only Wish I'd Tried It Sooner

      Spoiler alert: it's worth the hype.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Nutrition
    • Health writer Rebecca using a walking pad instead of running
      I Switched My Weekly Outdoor Runs For My Walking Pad to Swerve Icy Winter Workouts - and I'm a Fan

      I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't have the time - or energy - for outdoor workouts right now.

      By Rebecca Lawton

      Fitness
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