
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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Core Workouts With Weights Are at Breakout Search - 6 Classes Certified PTs Swear By To Amplify Strength
Grab some weights and prepare to feel the burn.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Everyone Seems To Be Talking About the 45-7-6 Stairmaster Workout RN — So Is It Really Unmatched at Boosting Glute Strength?
A step in the direction? Let's see what experts say...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I Tried This Core and Glute-Burn Workout Move Every Day For 7 Days - and Wow, It's Next Level
Super tense hips? I don’t know her.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Move Over, Gym Sessions: 5 10-Minute Arm Workouts That'll Actually Boost Muscle and Tone Your Arms from Home
Bodyweight, dumbbells and wrist weights at the ready.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Want to Get Toned From Home? 8 Best Exercises to Target Your Lower Abs That Actually Work
Prepare to feel the burn.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Chair Yoga is Trending - 7 Simple Workout Moves That Boost Core Strength, Mobility and Longevity
Take a seat.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Bored of Planks? These Are The Best Variations to Master To Rocket Your Core Strength, According to PTs
Variety is the spice of life, remember.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I Wasn’t Sure If I Could Do Reformer Pilates While Pregnant - but After Getting the All Clear, I'm Loving It
Heads up: it's not just a "gentler" take on the OG reformer Pilates we know and love.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Stop What You're Doing - This Is the Optimal Amount of Time To Hold a Plank for Maximum Results, According to PTs
The lowdown on the OG full-body exercise.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Pvolve Is the Trending Low-Impact Functional Fitness Method Jen Aniston Swears by – I Tried It and Have Some Thoughts
Two words: it burns!
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Keen To Up Your Step Count Now the Sun's Out? This Simple Formula Makes It Easier Than Ever
Expert-backed ways to help you take a step in the right direction.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I Tried These 6 Wall Pilates Workouts Instructors Swear By – and They’re Perfect for When You’re Short on Time (or Motivation)
A wall = your new fave piece of fit kit.
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
Just in time for the colder months.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I’ve been practising Pilates religiously for over a year and a half - these are the at-home exercises I swear by for boosting flexibility and strength
The fail-safe moves to master.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? 10 science-backed pieces of running advice for beginners
"Remember, running is for everyone - you included."
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried Pilates roll-downs every day for a week - and was amazed at how quickly it eased years of stiffness
Consider my spine more mobile than before.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Power walking is the latest trending workout - and it promises to supercharge your health in the simplest way
Keen to find out more? Step this way...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried one of the most popular yoga poses, down dog, every day for two weeks - and it felt like a reboot for my mind, body and posture
File under: a yoga pose I'll keep coming back to.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Keen to boost relaxation, mood and strength? Experts on why somatic Pilates is the best home workout you can do
A practice that’s both mindful and demure.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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The 90/90/1 morning routine has gone wildly viral - but is it actually the secret to achieving your goals?
Exponential productivity this way...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Short on time and motivation? These are the 20-minute yoga workouts instructors do themselves from home
It turns out, a little bit of yoga goes a long way.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried doing the humble cat-cow pose every day for two weeks to help me ease some tightness and tension in my back - here’s what I discovered
A more supple spine, here I come...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Keen to find out: does Pilates build muscle? Me too - after asking instructors, here’s why they had to say
Experts give us the down low.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the latest trending low-impact workout promising to boost tone, strength and more
This is classical Pilates, reimagined.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Resistance band leg workouts are affordable while being seriously powerful, too - 5 best for beginners to try
And you won’t have to step a foot outside.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I kicked off 2025 with Yoga with Adriene’s 7-day prana challenge - and it’s been invaluable in helping me find balance and calm
Slow and steady wins the race...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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No Reformer? No problem — these are the best wall Pilates exercises for beginners to try at home, according to pros
Grab a wall and prepare to begin.
By Rebecca Shepherd