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.

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Lucy E. Cousins, Editor
Lucy Cousins is a writer/editor with a passion for fitness and adventurous travel. She was editor of Women’s Fitness, Cleo and Dolly magazines, and has written for high-profile magazines and websites for over 15 years. She has lived in Bolivia and London working as a journalist, as well as Argentina, where she founded an English-language newspaper. She loves yoga, pilates and spin, and walking her dog, Luca, who she is obsessed with. Email Lucy, and follow her on @lucyecousins

Larissa Yu, Senior Health Writer & Reviewer
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 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.

Kate Buxton, Health Writer
Kate Buxton is a journalist with a passion for travel, health, and fitness. With a background in acting, Kate combined her two passions – drama and writing – to find her true love of journalism. In her spare time, you’ll find her power walking around Centennial Park, smashing it out at F45 training or chilling at the beach. Kate is obsessed with her beagle Ruby, and loves all things outdoors. Her most recent adventure was a solo trek in the Himalayas, Nepal. Skydiving over the Swiss Alps is yet to be ticked off the bucket list! Follow Kate on @katebuxton__

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