
Becks Shepherd
Becks is a lifestyle journalist who specializes in writing about wellness and home products, from mattresses to weighted blankets and cooling comforters. She has tested a number of mattresses for Tom's Guide, putting them through their paces to see if they stand up to the brand's claims, and offering recommendations as to the type of sleeper they will (and won't) suit. She loves a good pillow for drifting off easily at night, as well as a snug duvet for happier snoozing.
Latest articles by Becks Shepherd

You just need 20 minutes, a kettlebell and this metcon workout to help you build total body strength at home
By Becks Shepherd published
This 20-minute kettlebell workout helps you build endurance and power from your living room

Goodbye sit-ups! This 10-minute workout will help you build a stronger core and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles
By Becks Shepherd published
This 10-minute workout lets you target your deep core muscles with no equipment needed

Boost your metabolism and cardiovascular health with this 5,000-step walking workout
By Becks Shepherd published
This indoor walking workout allows you to clock 5,000 steps, without leaving the house

Short on time? This 30-minute standing HIIT class will boost your metabolism and build strength
By Becks Shepherd published
30 minutes is all it takes for this standing HIIT workout.

Forget the gym — this 20-minute Pilates session will improve your core strength, posture and balance
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Workout your entire body in just 20 minutes from home

You just need a kettlebell and this five-move workout from Peloton to build total-body strength
By Becks Shepherd published
Grab a trusty kettlebell, find enough room to swing it, and get stuck into this full-body session

Build a stronger upper body in 20 minutes with this bicep and back dumbbell workout
By Becks Shepherd published
This upper body workout takes 20-minutes and helps sculpt a strong back and biceps

8 moves and 8 minutes are all you need to activate your deep core, sculpt your abs and improve posture, according to a Pilates instructor
By Becks Shepherd published
Put some minutes to good use with this quick and fiery core workout

Tight hips? It only takes 12 minutes to unlock them with this yoga routine
By Becks Shepherd published
This 12-minute yoga-inspired stretching routine has one goal in mind: to unlock tight hips.

I tried Mel Robbins' 'million-dollar morning' routine for 2 weeks — here's what happened
By Becks Shepherd published
Mel Robbins’ morning routine has gone viral. Here's what happened when this writer tried it

Forget sit-ups — all you need is 4 moves and 10 minutes to sculpt your core
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Trainers Omar Mansour and Bryony Thompson have pulled together a core workout of four exercises that takes just 10 minutes to complete

Forget weights — this 10-minute bodyweight workout sculpts strong abs
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Using just your body weight, this workout targets your abdominal muscles in 10 minutes

5 minutes, 4 exercises, and 1 kettlebell are all you need to build total body strength
By Becks Shepherd published
This 4-move kettlebell workout hits every major muscle group in just 5 minutes

Forget the gym — this 20-minute dumbbell workout strengthens your entire body and boosts core power
By Becks Shepherd published
This leg workout builds a stronger lower body and core using a set of dumbbells. Here's how to try it for yourself, plus the benefits.

3 moves, no equipment — a Pilates instructor says these exercises are key to boosting energy and full-body mobility
By Becks Shepherd published
If you often wake up feeling tired, achy, and just a little bit stiff, then a morning Pilates workout could be just the thing to help you energize your day and boost your mobility.

Swerve the gym — this 20-minute dumbbell workout can be done from home and will build a stronger upper body
By Becks Shepherd published
Using your own body weight and free weights, this upper body session will target the shoulders, traps, back, biceps, chest, and triceps, along with your all-important abs and core

I tried this 10-minute yoga stretch for my tight back, neck and shoulders — here's what happened to my body
By Becks Shepherd last updated
This 10-minute stretch for neck, shoulder, and upper back stiffness is perfect for squeezing into your routine. Here's what happened when this writer did just that.

By Becks Shepherd published
Build a stronger body using this 30-minute dumbbell workout from fitness duo Tiff and Dan.

Who needs weights? This Pilates workout will strengthen your entire body in just 10 minutes
By Becks Shepherd published
Pilates instructor shares 10-minute workout you can do to build full-body strength and flexibility without weights.

Drop the weights! This 30-minute no-equipment Pilates workout will carve out a stronger core from home
By Becks Shepherd published
This excellent Pilates workout carves out core strength in just half an hour and all you need is your body weight.

Yoga instructor reveals the 12-minute full-body stretch that eases tightness and tension
By Becks Shepherd published
Here's a yoga-inspired guide to feeling great that only takes 12 minutes.

Zoma Boost mattress review
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Designed for sleepers with active lifestyles, the Zoma Boost left our testers feeling super refreshed.

Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper review
By Becks Shepherd last updated
The Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper is available in two sleep feels, and delivers a classic memory foam feel. Here's our full review.
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