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

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 2025
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 2025
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.

Pilates expert shares 3 'essential' bodyweight moves for beginners to build strength and improve your flexibility
By Becks Shepherd published

January Blues? Here's why you should nap your way through winter
By Becks Shepherd published
From boosting your energy levels to helping you lower stress, napping during winter can increase your overall wellbeing and help you overcome the January Blues.

Forget the gym — you only need 15 minutes and this equipment-free workout to build full-body muscle and core strength
By Becks Shepherd published
This short routine is design to work multiple muscles simultaneously to help build functional strength and develop your core for improved balance without hours at the gym.

Forget squats — this kettlebell workout builds a stronger core and boosts balance and stability in just 30 minutes
By Becks Shepherd published
This short kettlebell routine is designed to engage muscles all over your body, boost your heart rate, and work your core for improved balance, posture and stability.

A yoga teacher says this 10-minute flow can help relieve back pain, so I tried it — here's what happened
By Becks Shepherd published
You don't need any equipment for this short yoga stretching routine, so I gave it a go to see if it could help my aching back. I was impressed.

Forget crunches — here's how to use the boat pose exercise to strengthen and stabilize your deep core muscles
By Becks Shepherd published
Here’s how to perfect the boat pose with the correct form, according to a personal trainer

Where did waterbeds go — and should they make a comeback?
By Becks Shepherd published
Rising in popularity in the 1960s, 70s, and beyond, and much-loved (or loathed) for their constant rocking motion, we want to know: where did waterbeds go?

Pilates teacher says this stretching routine will increase mobility and boost core strength in just 28 minutes — here's what happened when I tried it
By Becks Shepherd published
Pilates teacher says you can build core strength and increase mobility with this stretching routine and 28 minutes, so one writer tried it.

Forget the treadmill — boost your metabolism and clock 3,000 steps in 20 minutes with this indoor walking workout
By Becks Shepherd published
This short indoor walking workout is the perfect way to move your body, boost your heart rate, and feel great without leaving the house in just 20 minutes.

Skip the sit-ups — strengthen your core and improve your posture with this 7-minute Pilates workout instead
By Becks Shepherd published
You can do this short bodyweight Pilates routine against a wall, and it strengthens your core in just 7 minutes.

Forget the gym — this 20-minute workout builds full-body muscle and boosts your metabolism with just 2 dumbbells
By Becks Shepherd published
This short resistance training session works your whole body, raises your heart rate and boosts your metabolism — and you only need a pair of dumbbells.

Forget sit-ups — you only need 7 minutes and these 11 bodyweight ab exercises to build a stronger core
By Becks Shepherd published
This short bodyweight ab workout strengthens your core, boosts your balance and improves your posture in just 7 minutes.

You don't need weights to build a stronger core — just this 5-move, 10-minute Pilates abs workout
By Becks Shepherd published
This short bodyweight ab workout strengthens your whole core, improves your posture and increases circulation without a weight in sight.
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