
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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Can you build muscle with bodyweight exercises? Here's what top PTs had to saySpoiler alert: you can, but there are a few caveats.
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Hit a plateau with your at-home Pilates workouts? Try these 7 Pilates bar exercises to level up your practicePrepare to activate those muscles.
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I tried a wall sits challenge every day for a week - here’s what happened to my strength and enduranceA quad burner, if ever there was one.
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I completed a 7-day posture challenge and honestly? I'm shocked at what it's taught me about my bodyPlus some tips on how to permanently improve your posture.
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Want to improve muscle tone and wondering, is Pilates once a week enough? Top coaches share their verdictPlus, a look at what the research says.
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Cortisol-friendly workouts are trending, promising to aid fat loss, fitness and focusTop exercises for stress-busting, this way.
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Yoga for strength promises to help you build a strong body for life - 5 flows to tryStronger bod: loading...
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Search for Bulgarian split squats is soaring - I tried them for a week and they improved my balance, strength and coreAn underrated move, if you ask me.
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Considering giving Pilates a go? A coach shares how difficult it actually is for beginnersPlus, some expert-backed tips on where to start.
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Fitness mirrors look set to dominate 2024 – here's how they promise to boost your strength and stamina, fastReady to bring your home gym set-up into the future?
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As someone who tests workouts for a living, I was surprised by TikTok's trending wall Pilates workout. Here's whyLow-impact but highly impressive results.
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12 realistic goals that health and wellbeing experts are setting for 2024 - and how you can achieve them, tooRepeat after me: progression, not perfection.
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Pilates for back pain promises to ease tightness and tension - 5 simple workouts to try tonightIt turns out Pilates really is the gift that keeps on giving...
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Yep, bed yoga is really a thing - 5 simple flows you can do from bed to boost energy and calmIt's time to swap your mat for your mattress.
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Lower back pain is more common than you'd think - 6 exercises a top physiotherapist recommends for easy reliefPlus, find out what the main causes are.
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I went to a dedicated sleep academy to master the art of ZZZs - here are the sleep techniques I now can't live withoutPSA: a better night’s slumber is this way…
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Begrudgingly, I went caffeine-free for 30 days - and can't believe how much it's improved both my energy and focusBye, 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 surprisedHello darkness my old friend…
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As an eternally stressed person - trust me when I say these 10 relaxation techniques have changed the gameRelaxation mode: on.
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