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 sit-ups — this 7-move Pilates workout sculpts your core and works your whole body
By Becks Shepherd last updated
This short Pilates-inspired session works your core, strengthens your abs, and boosts your balance, and all you need is 30 minutes and a bit of space to get started.

Build a stronger core in just 30 minutes with this 8-move bodyweight abs workout
By Becks Shepherd published
This short abs-focused session is designed to strengthen your core, improve your posture, and boost your balance without a dumbbell in sight.

The 8 best core workouts to build stronger abs and boost your balance without weights
By Becks Shepherd published
We asked a personal trainer to design a short, equipment-free routine with the best core workouts to strengthen your mid-body muscles, boost your balance, and improve your posture.

Forget the gym — all you need is 10 moves and 20 minutes to build muscle all over
By Becks Shepherd published
This short routine is designed to develop full-body muscle, raise your heart rate, and boost your metabolism in just 20 minutes without a weight in sight.

Forget the gym — you only need 15 minutes and a pair of dumbbells to build full-body muscle
By Becks Shepherd published
This short dumbbell routine works muscles all over your body, raises your heart rate, and boosts your metabolism for muscle-building, fat-burning results in just 15 minutes.

This Pilates wall workout builds a stronger core and improves your posture in just 20 minutes — here's how
By Becks Shepherd published
This short Pilates routine is designed to work your core, boost your flexibility, and improve your posture without a weight in sight — all you need is 20 minutes and a bit of space near a wall.
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