
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

4 seated exercises to boost your mobility and flexibility, according to a 72-year-old fitness trainer for seniors
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Here's the 4 best bodyweight exercises to try

REM-Fit 500 Ortho Hybrid Mattress review: A strong pick for sleepers with a bad back
By Becks Shepherd last updated
A firm, hybrid mattress designed to deliver orthopaedic support, here's how we slept on theREM-Fit 500 Ortho.

Is 10 minutes of Pilates enough to strengthen your deep core? According to an instructor, yes — and this dumbbell workout hits the spot
By Becks Shepherd published
A Pilates instructor shares the 10-minute dumbbell routine that can strengthen your deep core.

This 6-minute yoga workout boosts your flexibility, strength and balance — and it can all be done from a chair
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Build strength, balance and flexibility from your chair using this six-minute chair yoga workout for all abilities.

This 20-minute low-impact walking workout promises to boost longevity — it’s perfect for seniors, beginners, and anyone looking to improve heart health
By Becks Shepherd published
Add this walking workout to your routine

Who needs weights? These seven bodyweight exercises will help you "age well", according to a fitness instructor — here's how to do them
By Becks Shepherd published
Using just bodyweight and a kitchen counter, Osborne has created an easy-to-follow seven-point plan that will help you “age well”.

“Improve mobility, restore alignment, and create a sense of spaciousness”: The expert-approved 13-minute yoga stretch that helps you feel more supple in minutes
By Becks Shepherd published
Here's the simple workout you need to try

Clock 5,000 steps in 45 minutes at home with this low-impact walking workout that’s friendly on your joints
By Becks Shepherd published
This 45-minute walking workout boosts your cardiovascular fitness, without any impact

20 minutes to a killer core: This at-home Pilates workout will fire up your abs!
By Becks Shepherd published
Add this 20-minute Pilates workout to your routine to blast your core

I'm a serial sitter — but these 4 simple hip stretches have gone a long way to ease tension and tightness
By Becks Shepherd published
Here are the simple stretches to add to your routine to boost your hip mobility

Back pain? Here's the 5 best moves to relieve lower back tension and stiffness
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Add these 5 stretches to your workout to ease back pain

Simba mattress sales and deals for November 2025: free bedding bundles with selected mattresses
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Get a free bedding bundle worth up to £836 with your new Simba mattress in November sales.

“Build a stronger body for life”: A coach shares her 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout to help boost functional strength
By Becks Shepherd published
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
By Becks Shepherd published
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
By Becks Shepherd published
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
By Becks Shepherd published
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
By Becks Shepherd published
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
By Becks Shepherd published
Here's the stretches to try

A Pilates instructor's 8-minute secret to building stronger abs (no gym required)
By Becks Shepherd last updated
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
By Becks Shepherd published
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
By Becks Shepherd published
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
By Becks Shepherd last updated
This 10-minute workout is a rest-day game-changer

Boost strength and flexibility: Try this 20-minute daily yoga flow at home
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Do this 20-minute flow daily to increase flexibility
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