
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

“Build a stronger body for life”: A coach shares her 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout to help boost functional strength
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This 30-minute full-body workout helps you build functional strength

Tight hip flexors? Hack your hips in 20 minutes with this bodyweight Pilates workout you can do every day
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This 20-minute bodyweight Pilates workout helps loosen stiff hips

I asked a yoga teacher what the best bedtime yoga poses are for those who struggle to sleep — here are the 3 moves she swears by
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Here are 3 yoga poses to promote sleep, according to a yoga instructor

In your 50s? A fitness trainer says this 21-minute walking workout is key to improving overall health
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This 21-minute workout can improve overall health

This 10-minute mobility routine boosts your hip, shoulder, and spine flexibility and eases full-body tension
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Discover how to do the 10-minute express mobility routine

These 5 expert-approved yoga stretches are my secret to feeling strong and mobile during pregnancy
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Here's the stretches to try

A Pilates instructor's 8-minute secret to building stronger abs (no gym required)
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Build stronger abs in 8 minutes with this beginner Pilates workout

Ditch the weights — carve out stronger abs in 15 minutes with this bodyweight workout
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This 15-minute workout helps sculpt strong abs, using just your bodyweight

30 minutes, full body — two trainers share the workout that builds muscle and strength
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This 30-minute workout targets your entire body using just a set of dumbbells

Got stiff muscles? Try this 10-minute active recovery workout to boost mobility and feel better
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This 10-minute workout is a rest-day game-changer

Boost strength and flexibility: Try this 20-minute daily yoga flow at home
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Do this 20-minute flow daily to increase flexibility

Ditch the weights — this bodyweight workout is the answer to carving out a stronger core in just 10 minutes
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This quick workout targets your core in just 10 minutes

Transform your body in 15 minutes — the 5 kettlebell moves you need, according to a coach
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Grab your humble bell and try out this quick 15-minute workout a go

10 bodyweight moves are all you need to build stronger glutes, according to a Pilates instructor
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How to build stronger glutes in 10 minutes

Zoma Boost mattress review
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It's marketed towards sleepers with active lifestyles, but what's the Zoma Boost like to sleep on? And can it really boost recovery? We put it to the best

Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper review 2025: Body-contouring memory foam for hard beds
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Does the Puffy Deluxe deliver the cloud-like pressure relief it promises? We slept on it for three weeks to find out...

According to research, this 4-minute chair yoga for beginners class can help rid neck pain, stiff shoulders and desk-related strain
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Stressed? Take 4 minutes out to try this chair yoga workout

Forget running — this 10-minute at-home cardio workout got my step count and heart rate soaring
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This 10-minute cardio workout requires no equipment

Drop the dumbbells! This full-body strength workout will help you build muscle in 20 minutes — all you need is your bodyweight
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Add this bodyweight workout to your repertoire

Over 60? This 30-minute standing wall Pilates workout will boost your full-body strength, balance, and coordination
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All you need is a wall for a serious workout

Tight hips? This 15-minute yoga flow features deep hip openers to reduce stiffness and boost flexibility
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This 15-minute yoga flow features deep hip-opening stretches, which are bound to leave you and your hips feeling a whole lot lighter.

Only 15 minutes — challenge your core from every angle with this abs bodyweight workout
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This bodyweight session keeps things interesting with a variety of slow and controlled exercises

The 10-minute yoga workout that instantly relieves tight muscles and fights fatigue
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The internet’s favorite yogi has dropped a new workout, so roll out your yoga mat and prepare to relieve some aches and pains
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