Becks Shepherd

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

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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

Workouts
Zoma Boost mattress
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

Mattresses
Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper on a mattress in reviewer's bedroom
Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper review 2025: Body-contouring memory foam for hard beds

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Editor's Choice

Does the Puffy Deluxe deliver the cloud-like pressure relief it promises? We slept on it for three weeks to find out...

Mattress Toppers
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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

Fitness
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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

Workouts
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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

Workouts
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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

Workouts
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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.

Fitness
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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

Workouts
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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

Fitness
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Goodbye planks! This 6-minute Pilates workout will help you sculpt a strong and stable core

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Is it possible to work out your abs in just 6 minutes? After trying out this Pilates workout, I found that any movement is better than none at all — here's why

Workouts
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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

Workouts
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Goodbye sit-ups! This 10-minute workout will help you build a stronger core and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles

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This 10-minute workout lets you target your deep core muscles with no equipment needed

Workouts
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Boost your metabolism and cardiovascular health with this 5,000-step walking workout

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This indoor walking workout allows you to clock 5,000 steps, without leaving the house

Workouts
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Short on time? This 30-minute standing HIIT class will boost your metabolism and build strength

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30 minutes is all it takes for this standing HIIT workout.

Workouts
Move with Nicole Pilates 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

Workouts
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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

Workouts
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Build a stronger upper body in 20 minutes with this bicep and back dumbbell workout

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This upper body workout takes 20-minutes and helps sculpt a strong back and biceps

Workouts
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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

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Put some minutes to good use with this quick and fiery core workout

Workouts
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Tight hips? It only takes 12 minutes to unlock them with this yoga routine

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This 12-minute yoga-inspired stretching routine has one goal in mind: to unlock tight hips.

Workouts
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I tried Mel Robbins' 'million-dollar morning' routine for 2 weeks — here's what happened

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Mel Robbins’ morning routine has gone viral. Here's what happened when this writer tried it

Workouts
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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

Workouts
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Forget weights — this 10-minute bodyweight workout sculpts strong abs

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Using just your body weight, this workout targets your abdominal muscles in 10 minutes

Workouts
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5 minutes, 4 exercises, and 1 kettlebell are all you need to build total body strength

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This 4-move kettlebell workout hits every major muscle group in just 5 minutes

Workouts
Man outdoors performing lunge with set of dumbbells on a walkway in nature
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.

Workouts
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