We know, we know. You want to make healthier food choices – blah, blah – but when is there time between work, friends, scrolling and sleeping? Cue ready-made meals! But with so many players in the market, you’ll go insane with decision fatigue unless you do your research, which is why you’ve landed on this page. Welcome! Here at URBANSWEAT, we make it easy for you by reviewing the newest and best of everything and that includes meal deliveries. It’s a tough job… Like a bunch of you, I’ve been mainly plant-based for some time now. For me, the biggest challenge with being vegan has been thinking ..read more

Fact: Cute work out gear can motivate you. Research proves it. And these days that also extends to our accessories. When these pretty pastel SBELL weights arrived in the URBANSWEAT office, my hand went straight up to review them. What caught my eye was their unique shape and the gorgeous colours – no boring black or basic primary colours here. Stylish and ergonomically-designed, SBELLs feel comfortable to hold (steel coated in comfy neoprene) and come in a delicious array of decor-worthy colours (Chalk, Grey, Mint, Papaya and Midnight – yes please!). Fashioned in the sleek shape of the letter ..read more

Swimming, It’s of the most therapeutic forms of exercise for the mind, body and soul. “Swimming comes with a vast range of benefits including increased lung capacity (VO2 max), improved leg power, low impact on joints, and the perfect alternative for any form of cardio activity,” explains personal trainer, Camilla Bazley (and Coach Camilla on Insta). However, like any form of exercise it does come with the possible risk of a niggle or injury. For example, says Bazley, in runners we see the common knee and hip complaint, but for swimmers, it’s common to suffer injury in the shoulder or ne ..read more

Need a tasty snack between meals that won’t break the appetite bank? These nutty, lemony snack balls from the guys at Nuts for Life, are the perfect mid-morning or mid-arvo fix. Make them at the start of the week and snack for five days straight without having to restock. Now that’s our kinda snack. Macadamia Lemon Snack Balls Serves: 18 balls Prep Time: 10 mins prep + 1hr refrigeration You’ll need: 1 cup raw macadamia nuts (150 g) 1 cup desiccated/fine coconut (75 g), plus 2 – 3 tbsp extra for rolling Zest from 1 lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice (60 ml) 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp maple syrup or rice syr ..read more

Fact: Cute work out gear can motivate you. Research proves it. And these days that also extends to our accessories. When these pretty pastel SBELL weights arrived in the URBANSWEAT office, my hand went straight up to review them. What caught my eye was their unique shape and the gorgeous colours – no boring black or basic primary colours here. Stylish and ergonomically-designed, SBELLs feel comfortable to hold (steel coated in comfy neoprene) and come in a delicious array of decor-worthy colours (Chalk, Grey, Mint, Papaya and Midnight – yes please!). Fashioned in the sleek shape of the letter ..read more

If you’re like us, thinking up healthy dinners can be annoyingly time-consuming. Luckily, these little sweet potato burgers are not only tasty as, but they are also pack a punch in the nutrition stakes as well. Not only are sweet potatoes high in vitamins A and C (both essential for healthy eyes, skin and a healthy immune system), but they are also high in fibre, which helps promote good gut health. Plus, this super easy recipe takes just over half and hour. Get stuck it! Sweet potato chickpea burgers Makes 4 Prep time 20 + 30 mins chill Cooking time 35 mins You’ll need: 600g sweet potato, p ..read more

Meditation is having a moment right now. It’s estimated that up to 500 million people meditate globally, and in Australia one in six people meditate regularly. Those figures are pretty impressive for a practice that is thought to date back to 5,000BC.  To find out a little bit about why meditation is so popular right now, and where it might be headed, we sat down with meditation teacher and author of Heavily Meditated, Caitlin Cady for a green tea and a chat. Tell us, why do you think that Google searches have gone up 56% for meditation in the past few years? “I think it’s two ..read more

The next time you want a mini-break, skip the expensive interstate holidays and plan a sweat-inducing break in Sydney. Stunning harbour spots, hidden beaches and healthy restaurants, what else could you want? To find out how to plan for the best fitness staycation that Sydney can offer we got together with the lovely guys at expedia. They very kindly let us explore Sydney’s options, and this is the result! A step-by-step guide for the perfect stay-cation in the CBD. The QT Sydney is our pick of hotels in the CBD. STEP 1: Choose a central hotelOne of the most important parts of a st ..read more

Adelaide has kinda got it all… beaches, coastal treks, parks, wildlife. Not to mention the wineries and Kangaroo Island nearby. So to find out a little more about what Radelaide overs for fitness lovers, like ourselves, we asked our Adelaide-born health writer Sophie Munn for some insider tips.   “We bred superstar trainer Kayla Itsines…we have beautiful beaches on one side, rolling country hills on the other and we host some ripper sunsets. In terms of festivals, you’ll find us staging the lycra for the Tour Down Under, unearthing the craziness during the Fringe, we’re bound to go mad by ..read more

Who needs mountains when you’ve got great slabs of sandstone, deep-cliffed gorges and remnant plateaus dating back to the Jurassic period? Whether you want to give it a go on fire trails, speed around flowing purpose-built single tracks, or put your skills to the test on natural technical trails…when it comes to mountain biking, Sydney literally rocks. Wylde Mountain Bike ParkAward-winning Wylde’s 12-kilometre single trail has enough sweeping berms and flowing features to keep even the most competent rider grinning. Obstacles in this purpose-built park are clearly marked with “A-Line” (advanc ..read more