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Surry Hills is known as the spiritual home of the hipster, thanks to its hole-in-the-wall bars, cool cafes and quirky op shops. But the inner city suburb is also gaining a bit of a reputation as a fitness hotspot, with…
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Whether it’s beach or junction, Bondi is awash with fitness classes and boutique studios. But with so much choice and a gym (and green smoothie) on nearly every road, how do you know where to start? Luckily our fitness journo…
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The sheltered waters around Sydney are perfect for kayaking and for the more adventurous, the rugged coasts await. Here, pro paddler Kevin Green takes us through his Captain Cook-inspired journey and shares his journey by sea from Botany Bay to…
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I’d become a vegetarian if bacon grew on trees. It doesn’t. So I’m not. This means when I go on a holiday, it includes copious amounts of physical exertion to offset my full-cream mayonnaise consumption. I love brisk walking. What’s…
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Surrounded by the strip joints of Kings Cross, and right next door to the infamous Porky’s, isn’t where you’d expect one of Sydney’s newest and fastest-growing boxing gyms, but that’s where you’ll find it. “Everybody grab a rope,” shouts out…
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Not long ago, if you told a non-Westie friend you were going to Parramatta, they’d ask if you were bringing pepper spray. Oh, how times have changed! The Western suburb has well and truly ditched its dodgy rep, becoming known…
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“Gym memberships are just too expensive!” It’s by far the most common excuse for not working out — with the possible exception of “I don’t have time!” And yes, with the rise of boutique fitness studios that wouldn’t look out…
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For those that are short on time, a lunch break workout in the CBD is the perfect way to fit a quick and efficient sweat sesh into your day. And luckily, there’s no shortage of fitness options available in Sydney’s…
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If you asked someone to name one female Aussie surfer, it’s likely the answer would be Sally Fitzgibbons. The 27-year-old athlete and all-round legend has become a household name, thanks to building a strong fitness brand on top of being…
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Brrrr! The ski season is about to hit again, so it’s the perfect time to plan a weekend away on the slopes! But how do you pick the best place to go? Da da! Introducing the easy-pick URBANSWEAT guide to…
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