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 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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It's the trending workout of the moment - 6 best Pilates exercises for beginners, if you're keen to try it
Calling all newbies - these are the top moves to learn
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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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
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Considering giving Pilates a go? A coach shares how difficult it actually is for beginners
Plus, some expert-backed tips on where to start.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I strength trained for ten minutes every day - and my mood and motivation levels have never been higher
Fitness has become fun again.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Fitness mirrors look set to dominate 2024 – here's how they promise to boost your strength and stamina, fast
Ready to bring your home gym set-up into the future?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As someone who tests workouts for a living, I was surprised by TikTok's trending wall Pilates workout. Here's why
Low-impact but highly impressive results.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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12 realistic goals that health and wellbeing experts are setting for 2024 - and how you can achieve them, too
Repeat after me: progression, not perfection.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Pilates for back pain promises to ease tightness and tension - 5 simple workouts to try tonight
It turns out Pilates really is the gift that keeps on giving...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Lower back pain is more common than you'd think - 6 exercises a top physiotherapist recommends for easy relief
Plus, find out what the main causes are.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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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 without
PSA: a better night’s slumber is this way…
By Rebecca Shepherd
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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 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 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.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As an eternally stressed person - trust me when I say these 10 relaxation techniques have changed the game
Relaxation mode: on.
By Rebecca Shepherd