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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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    • Best exercise to reduce cortisol: A woman working out
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      Stronger bod: loading...

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      An underrated move, if you ask me.

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      Plus, some expert-backed tips on where to start.

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      Fitness has become fun again.

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      Ready to bring your home gym set-up into the future?

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    • Does wall Pilates work? Rebecca working out at home
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      Low-impact but highly impressive results.

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    • Bed yoga: An up close shot of a woman with crossed legs practicing yoga in bed
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      It's time to swap your mat for your mattress.

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    • Lower back pain exercises: Two women stretching their backs
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      Plus, find out what the main causes are.

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    • Sleep techniques: Rebecca Shepherd on a morning walk
      I went to a dedicated sleep academy to master the art of ZZZs - here are the sleep techniques I now can't live without

      PSA: a better night’s slumber is this way…

      By Rebecca Shepherd

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    • Giving up coffee: Rebecca Shepherd drinking a mug of peppermint tea
      Begrudgingly, I went caffeine-free for 30 days - and can't believe how much it's improved both my energy and focus

      Bye, bye, beautiful beans.

      By Rebecca Shepherd

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      Shadow work promises to help you become the best version of yourself - even as a cynical health writer, I was surprised

      Hello darkness my old friend…

      By Rebecca Shepherd

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    • Morning yoga: A woman practicing yoga at home with blocks
      Morning yoga promises to ease tightness and tension in minutes - a yogi shares her 8 go-to flows

      The key to starting your day off on the right foot.

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    • Relaxation techniques: A woman meditating
      As an eternally stressed person - trust me when I say these 10 relaxation techniques have changed the game

      Relaxation mode: on.

      By Rebecca Shepherd

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