
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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I’ve been doing a 5-minute yoga challenge before bed - and it’s helped me breeze through the frantic festive season in a more restful state
‘Tis the season to be zen.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Heard of the 6-6-6 walking challenge? After trying for a week, I'm not a fan - here's how I made it work for me
Worth a try? Or worth side stepping?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I've spoken to top PTs - 5 intermediate resistance band workouts that'll level up your full-body sessions
The not-so-secret secret to getting stronger at home.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Keen to get strong? These are the best YouTube workouts for beginners to boost fitness and tone from home
A stronger you starts here.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Advanced resistance band leg workouts promise to supercharge your strength from home - 5 best exercises to try
Prepare to feel the burn.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried the viral Daisy Keech ab workout with 61M views – here's why I definitely wouldn't recommend it
Not a fan of crunches? Look away now.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I'm embracing my soft girl era - these are the workouts I return to for boosting calm and body confidence
Meet Autumn 2024’s answer to listening to your body.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Search for this alternative form of Pilates is up by 4,800%, so I tried it - and was surprised at how much I learnt
My practice has been taken to new heights — literally!
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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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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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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I tried sumo squats for a week and they might just be my favourite squat alternative - here’s why
Did you know: it can target more muscles than a traditional squat?
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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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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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