Bubble baths are one of life’s small luxuries. A good hot soak and a cup of tea can fix anything – Mum was right. Science agrees: studies show that a…
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Facial cupping is the latest Youtube beauty trend claiming to be the answer to non-invasive anti-ageing. This is SO my bag. My love of facial gadgets and tools knows no…
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Magnesium is the magic mineral responsible for over 300 different processes in the body, including energy production, muscle movements, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar levels and nerve impulses. It’s also…
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Look around you: one in three people are magnesium-deficient and don’t even know it. This super supplement has a long list of evidence-based health benefits and is vital for hundreds…
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The rise of hemp and CBD oil is one of the most exciting wellness trends in recent years, and you can see hemp used in everything from clothing to food…
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Do you even SUP? If you haven’t tried stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) yet you’re seriously missing out on a fun, full-body workout which you can do year-round. Our senior health…
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Got a fitness-lover as a bestie? Well, you can’t go wrong with thoughtful gifts that nurture the mind, body and soul. Here’s URBANSWEAT’s top picks: 1) SWEAT IT OUT IN…
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If you’ve never used massage/fitness rollers before, let’s just say your first time will be…. intense. But so worth the hurts-so-good (temporary) pain: you’ll relax tight muscles and melt away…
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The biggest challenge with exercising at home is finding space to store all the equipment. In our (continual) quest to downsize, we sent our health and fitness writer Larissa Yu…
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We love new workout gear – it just makes you WANT to exercise more, right? Although activewear is pretty much our 24/7 uniform these days, especially in these #WFH times.…
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At some point we’ve all wished we had a home gym. One that can guarantee a workout as good as an expensive trainer at a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Cue the…
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Got cabin fever? As we all adjust to life indoors and the #newnormal during the global pandemic that is COVID-19, that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your usual sweat…
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