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    Rebecca Shepherd

    Rebecca Shepherd

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    Health Contributor

    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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    • A woman doing some of the best wall Pilates exercises for beginners at home
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      Grab a wall and prepare to begin.

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    • Two women doing walking yoga
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      The result of combining two forms of low-impact exercise.

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      Roll out your exercise mat and prepare to get stuck in.

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      I walked 8k steps a day for 7 days - and can't believe how much it boosted my mental and physical wellbeing

      It’s been really key to helping me feel my best.

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    • Becks during her yoga challenge
      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.

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      Worth a try? Or worth side stepping?

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      The not-so-secret secret to getting stronger at home.

      By Rebecca Shepherd

      Fitness
    • A woman doing one of the best YouTube workouts for beginners at home
      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

      Fitness
    • A woman trying one of the best advanced resistance band leg workouts
      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

      Fitness
    • Becks doing the Daisy Keech ab workout at home
      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

      Fitness
    • Rebecca trying out the soft girl era workouts at home and in her local park
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      Meet Autumn 2024’s answer to listening to your body.

      By Rebecca Shepherd

      Fitness
    • Health writer Becks trying aerial Pilates
      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

      Fitness
    • A woman doing one of the best intermediate Pilates exercises on a Reformer machine
      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

      Fitness
    • A woman trying mat Pilates in a studio with a friend
      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.

      Fitness
    • Becks trying FS8 Pilates
      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

      Fitness
    • Lions mane gummies and other supplements on a white background
      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

      Nutrition
    • Is 20 minutes of Pilates enough? Hailey Bieber leaving a Pilates class
      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

      Fitness
    • Glute bridges every day: Becks trying glute bridges at home
      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

      Fitness
    • Is Reformer Pilates strength training? A woman on a Reformer machine
      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

      Fitness
    • Rebecca trying sumo squats every day
      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

      Fitness
    • A woman doing yoga and variations of core strengthening exercises for beginners
      Core strengthening exercises for beginners promise to boost stability and posture - 7 PT-approved moves

      Not a sit-up in sight.

      By Rebecca Shepherd

      Fitness
    • A woman doing waist exercises
      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

      Fitness
    • Rebecca trying goblet squats every day
      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

      Fitness
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