Who are we?

URBANSWEAT is all about being active. We want to help you discover new gyms, fitness classes and events, by providing an in-depth and independent guide to health and fitness in Sydney. You’ll find reviews, articles, advice, an events calendar, and more. We’re also passionate about active travel – climbing volcanoes, camping in jungles and basically finding the adventure in every trip. This is a one-stop shop for everything that you’d need to live a fit and healthy life in Sydney. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest events, classes and adventures, as well as the chance to win some pretty amazing prizes!

Lucy E. Cousins, Editor

Lucy Cousins is a writer/editor with a passion for fitness and adventurous travel. She is the Wellness Editor at Marie Claire and was editor-in-chief of Women’s Fitness, Cleo and Dolly magazines. She has written for high-profile brands and websites for over 15 years, and has lived in Bolivia, London and Argentina, where she founded an English-language newspaper and was director of a non-profit. She loves yoga, HIIT and spin, and anything that gets her heart pumping (but she’s equally happy on the couch hanging with her daughter, Piper). Email Lucy, and follow her on @lucyecousins

Larissa Yu, Senior Health Writer

Larissa Yu is a multi-platform art director and content creator by trade, with a penchant for words. She can usually be found avoiding cardio (namely running) at all costs and patting dogs instead. She loves yoga, pilates, weights, boxing and all things food. With over 15 years in print media and publishing, and over six years in digital, she has worked for some of Australia’s most popular fashion and lifestyle magazines including marie claire, madison, Mindfood, CLEO, Shop Til You Drop, Real Living, Home Beautiful, Who and NW. Follow Larissa

Laura Baehny, Health Writer

Originally from Switzerland, Laura Baehny is a journalist with a passion for fitness, lifestyle, health, and travel. She brings cultural diversity, with a touch of ‘European lifestyle’ to URBANSWEAT. Oh and did we mention that she speaks four languages! As a sports fanatic, being active is part of her daily life so you’ll generally find her pumping out F45 sessions, training for 1500m races and skiing in the Swiss Alps in winter. Her most physical and mentally challenging adventure was climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. What challenge will come next? Follow Laura on @laura_baehny

URBANSWEAT review team Our reviews and roadtests are written by a dedicated team of fitness enthusiasts from all over Sydney. They give honest and in-depth reviews of the classes they try so that you can work out if that workout/ gym/ studio/ gadget, fitness program is for you. Want to join the team? We’re always looking for reviewers, in all different suburbs of Sydney and with all different levels of fitness. Just email us and we’ll be in touch!

Our experts

Meet our awesome experts who provide experience, advice, recipes and more!

Alex Georgeou, Personal Trainer

Alex is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified NLP Practitioner, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Cross Fit Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Pilates Instructor. He is currently a strength coach at Base Gym in North Sydney. Follow Alex on @alexgeorgeou

Kirsten Scott, Health Coach & Yoga Instructor

Kirsten is a Bondi-based Holistic Health Coach, Yoga & Meditation Instructor and functional movement trainer. When she isn’t working with clients, you can find her downward-dogging, sipping green smoothies and laughing way too hard at her own jokes. Her bucket list includes running the NY marathon and hiking Mt Kilimanjaro… stay tuned! Follow Kirsten on @kirstenscotthealth

Alicia Beveridge, Fitness Instructor From styling for fashion magazines to kicking ass in the fitness world, Alicia is a founding instructor for Barry’s Bootcamp Australia. Known for her leopard print leggings, hyper-energy levels and multiple tattoos & piercings, this proud tomboy was formerly part of all-girl fitness collective BUF Girls. A fan of treating yourself to wine and chocolate, she owns way too many sneakers and no matching socks. Follow Alicia on @alicia_beveridge