Rebecca Shepherd
Rebecca, or Becks, is a freelance journalist with more than ten years of experience in the industry. She specialises in all things health and lifestyle and has written for a number of brands including Women's Health, Stylist, the Evening Standard, Good Housekeeping, The Telegraph, Live Science, Tom's Guide and Fit&Well. Becks also writes copy for a number of brands and small businesses.
When she's not weight training, tracking down the best gym leggings, reading a book or at her desk typing away, you'll find her in the kitchen perfecting a new recipe or bake.
Latest articles by Rebecca Shepherd
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Indoor walking workouts are trending - after trying them for 7 days, my step count has never been higher
Keen to know more? Walk this way...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Ready to up the ante? Discover the best intermediate Pilates exercises to do at home to stop your progress from plateauing
All expert-approved.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Mat Pilates promises to deliver studio-worthy results from home - 7 ways to make it seriously effective, from top trainers
We like the sound of this one.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried FS8 Pilates (London's trending workout class) for a month — and I’m shocked at how much the hybrid sweat sesh challenged my body
The answer to what happens when you mix, Pilates, yoga and strength workouts
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Google Search for Lion's Mane gummies is at breakout RN - so, do they actually work to boost brain function, memory and focus?
Game-changing medicinal mushroom or just another food fad?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Experts confirm: these are the 7 most advanced Pilates exercises you can do to build strength, balance and tone
Ready to take your Pilates practice up a notch (or three)?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Pilates is everyone's favourite workout RN – but is 20 minutes enough to improve your strength and muscle tone?
It's time to see what the experts and science have to say…
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Glute bridges are trending - I tried them every other day and wow, my muscles are very thankful
Despite its name, this exercise isn’t just for your glutes
By Rebecca Shepherd
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It's without doubt the most popular workout of the year - so, is Reformer Pilates a form of strength training?
Two Pilates pros hash it out.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Core strengthening exercises for beginners promise to boost stability and posture - 7 PT-approved moves
Not a sit-up in sight.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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On the hunt for a new workout? 7 waist exercises that top PTs swear by for tightening and toning
Plus, PTs share all the benefits of doing so.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried goblet squats every day for 7 days and wow - my core strength and balance has never been better
Prepare for your lower body to be humbled.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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It's the trending workout of the moment - 6 best Pilates exercises for beginners, if you're keen to try it
Calling all newbies - these are the top moves to learn
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Can you build muscle with bodyweight exercises? Here's what top PTs had to say
Spoiler alert: you can, but there are a few caveats.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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PT's weigh in: what's a more effective workout, resistance or strength training?
Get the expert-backed low-down.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Hit a plateau with your at-home Pilates workouts? Try these 7 Pilates bar exercises to level up your practice
Prepare to activate those muscles.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried a wall sits challenge every day for a week - here’s what happened to my strength and endurance
A quad burner, if ever there was one.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I completed a 7-day posture challenge and honestly? I'm shocked at what it's taught me about my body
Plus some tips on how to permanently improve your posture.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Want to improve muscle tone and wondering, is Pilates once a week enough? Top coaches share their verdict
Plus, a look at what the research says.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Glucose Goddess recipes promise stable energy and minimal midday hunger pangs - 5 to try
Recipes your taste buds (and your blood sugar levels) will be thankful for.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Cortisol-friendly workouts are trending, promising to aid fat loss, fitness and focus
Top exercises for stress-busting, this way.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Yoga for strength promises to help you build a strong body for life - 5 flows to try
Stronger bod: loading...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Search for Bulgarian split squats is soaring - I tried them for a week and they improved my balance, strength and core
An underrated move, if you ask me.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Considering giving Pilates a go? A coach shares how difficult it actually is for beginners
Plus, some expert-backed tips on where to start.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I strength trained for ten minutes every day - and my mood and motivation levels have never been higher
Fitness has become fun again.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Fitness mirrors look set to dominate 2024 – here's how they promise to boost your strength and stamina, fast
Ready to bring your home gym set-up into the future?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As someone who tests workouts for a living, I was surprised by TikTok's trending wall Pilates workout. Here's why
Low-impact but highly impressive results.
By Rebecca Shepherd