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Getting (and staying) fit can get a little tedious. Gym-time, treadmills, evening runs. So why not shake it up a bit? Playing a team sport combines cardio, strength, mental alertness, fun and a fair bit of socialising, and it’ll make your morning spin class seem a little on the dull…
Despite our national dominance in the sport of coffee drinking, freshly brewed tea has made a slow and steady resurgence in our cupboards. In fact, just going by Instagram, it seems that all the cool kids are seeking out the latest boutique tea blend to wake up with. So we…
Forget the treadmill. Get out of the gym. Feel the burn with some of Sydney’s fiercest stair runs.…
Born in Gerroa on the south coast, and a frequent world traveller, pro surfer Sally Fitzgibbons still calls Sydney her second home (naww). She’s been a staple on the world tour since she was 14, and has won over 10 ASP World Tour titles, which is no mean feat. We…
On a list of The Most Instagrammed Things Ever, yoga studios would be up there with green smoothies, puppies and overly optimistic inspirational quotes. And when they’re this gorgeous, how can you not go to town with an Amaro filter and share them with all of your followers? But don’t…
The Norwegians have an interesting saying. It concerns the weather, and it goes along the lines of there being no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. I’m not in Norway – I’m about as far from there as it possibly gets – but the saying applies equally well.…
Need a quick mid-week meal? Never fear, fitness guru Michelle Bridges has you covered. This gluten- and dairy-free meal will only take you 15 minutes to prepare and only 5 minutes to cook. “This has got to be one of the easiest meals around, ” says Michelle Bridges. “Plus, it…
I love a good hike. I suffer the camping, but I love a good hike. With its jaw-dropping coastal scenery, and comfortable overnight lodges, the Three Capes Track is my kind of walk. If you’ve been thinking about it, I cannot recommend it highly enough. The hike itself generally…
The state of Queensland kind of has the monopoly on Australian beach holidays (sorry, New South Wales and WA). But as it turns out, swimming and snorkelling aren’t the only things to do on your next holiday to the Sunshine State. As we discovered on our last trip to the…
There’s a bunch of options when it comes to choosing the right shoe for you to sweat in, and we’ve tried a fair few of them, but when Nike gave us the chance to road test their new Metcon DSX Flyknits, we couldn’t resist. I mean, how pretty are…
This could very well be the best long distance hike in Australia, says writer Harriet Farkash. We know, big call. But here’s why you need to put the Larapinta Trail on your bucket list There I was, baking under the sweltering desert sun, trying not to sip too much of my fast-evaporating…