Wellness

Whether it's hitting the waves for a sunrise surf or rugging up for a pre-work 5km, going ‘all in’ in the mornings is how our in-house early birds get those endorphins flowing right from the get-go. 

To help you get out there in the colder months, we teamed up with Kathmandu to uncover a fresh slew of outdoor activities that'll fend off the frost. 

​​Vacays don’t have to be all about pounding the pavement to check off a list of tourist hotspots. Sometimes (read: often), it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down and recharge your batteries. Fortunately, Hong Kong is the dream destination for doing just that, with a slew of truly soul-nourishing experiences on offer. 

Here are 8 new running routes to try in Sydney.

Dig out the CamelBak you bought in 2001, invest in some super tough band aids, and drop your adventure pin on any of Australia's best hikes and walks. 

Finding the right gym environment can make that commitment to exercise a little bit easier, resulting in a happier, healthier you. Keep scrolling for Urban List's take on the best gyms in Sydney in 2024.  

Eliminate barriers of resistance—and find a gym that hits all the right notes. 

We have good news, you no longer have to be held hostage by your period.

Start your day with a stellar Sydney sunrise.

If the new year has left you re-setting your goals and searching for more motivation, it might be time to switch it up in favour of a fitness routine you’ll actually keep.

Here’s what the motivational Instructor taught us to help you smash your fitness goals in 2024. 

With help from Philips, we’ve curated a list of tips to level-up your already loyal routine.   

With help from Chemist Warehouse we’ve curated a list of tips and tricks so you can ditch the cap and confidently sashay your locks year round. 

The way we live can be taking a dramatic toll on our overall wellbeing.

Whether it's rediscovering the city from above or below, there’s a slew of active experiences in Sydney that you need to try this summer.

As the weather warms up across the country, even us extreme homebodies are itching for adventure. We want sun, fresh air, and breathtaking natural beauty that makes us forget our worries. Ready to hit the trails and become reacquainted with mother nature? 

The right studio will have you falling in love with the practice of Pilates in no time. 

We asked dietitian, Mary du Heaume to spill the digestively-soothing tea on the best things you can do today to potentially improve your gut health. This is what she said.

Staying socially connected IRL is a fantastic way to boost your mental health and balance the winter blues. It doesn’t mean stacking your social calendar solid until September, but rather making socialising a priority alongside other self-care rituals like exercise.

We’re leaving anxiety behind in 2023 and focusing on embracing this new year stress free, so we’ve put together a how-to on breathwork to set you up for success.

We reached out to  HBF Dietitian, Mary du Heaume, to fill us in on exactly what a dietitian does, who they do it for, and how it might benefit you.

As part of The Well, we’ve teamed up with health experts HBF, to create the ultimate health checklist—millennials, take note. 

We’ve teamed up with private health insurer, HBF to suss out how you can make the most of your health insurance. Take note.

Made from 100% fruit, vegetables and superfoods, Bondi Blend is a ready-to-blend, compact smoothie in a cup delivered straight to your door. Backed and crafted by leading dieticians, each smoothie cup is bursting with vitamins and enzymes to boost digestion—making it the perfect way to kick-start your morning on the right foot. 

As part of The Well, in partnership with HBF, we’ve wrapped up some top tips on how to keep your body moving throughout the day to support your overall wellbeing and keep it feeling its best all week long. 

How to tell if your skincare routine might need shaking up. 

Here’s our breakdown of the potential benefits of ice baths and how to get started to support your recovery game and overall wellbeing. 

A life coach provides support, guidance, and accountability, helping you make meaningful changes in your life that lead to your idea of success.

With things the way they are out in the world, it's OK not to be OK right now.

Ready to commit to your wellbeing? Welcome to The Well, your go-to destination for all the inspiration you need to live the best version of yourself through evidence-based health tips from health professionals. In partnership with private health insurer, HBF, we’re helping you tap into a few things you could be doing right now to get the most out of 2023 and beyond.

Set yourself a pledge to give back. Volunteering your time and effort is a rewarding, warm-fuzzy experience. The positives are endless: you’ll experience a sense of purpose, learn new skills, and connect with cool new peeps.

We thought we’d get some expert tips on how to add meditation to your daily routine, and what you should be doing when you finally sit down to clear your mind.

Keen to eat delicious food but spend less? We’ve teamed up with AGL to share some top hacks you need to know about to make positive changes and save some coin at the breakfast, lunch and dinner table.

To get your motivation moving, and to celebrate the launch of the FuelCell Propel v4 running shoe, we’ve teamed up with New Balance to take a dive into what gets Urban List’s biggest running fans laced up on the regular. 

Finding yourself caught in the hustle and bustle? Turn things down a notch to prioritise your health and wellbeing. You don’t need to turn your entire life on its head—a few simple changes can make a world of difference. 

We sat down with Little Rebel Barbershop owner, Rhia Rebel, to find out how they run their cutting-edge business. 

Looking for 2023 to be a bit less boozy, we’ve got you! And no, you don’t have to go cold turkey (if you don’t want to). 

James is a proud triathlete, model, actor, disability advocate, Wiradjuri man and lululemon’s newest Ambassador. He shares lived experiences to champion inclusion and representation in media and fashion. Here, in partnership with lululemon, he unpacks how to dismantle stereotypes this year and beyond. 

The gay Olympics, AKA WorldPride, has arrived in Sydney, and this is my guide on how to make sex toys queer-friendly, and fun in a non-gendered way.  

Found: A better way to meet your health and money goals. 

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with partners, Galentines with your friends, or solo self-love, V-Day is a chance to add to the pleasure toolkit.

Annnd that’s a wrap. The festive season is behind us. While there are no more presents sitting enticingly below the tree, there’s no need to put a stop to the treats. Make time for yourself and seek moments of indulgence and bliss—no matter how big or small. 

February is just around the corner which means Valentine’s Day is too. And whether you celebrate it with your mates or a date, the day calls for special nights out with people you love. 

Whether you're training for an important sporting event, a new parent juggling endless responsibilities, or a time-poor professional, this will help you start 2023 off strong. 

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to dive a little deeper and uncover the passion for collaboration, live performance and a drive to contribute to the world around him that pump an unmistakable rhythm through his veins. 

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their blood, and there’s no better place to start than with LK (her dad is Paul Kelly, and if that doesn’t suggest she was born with music flowing through her veins, we don’t know what does.)

As part of The Run Up, we chatted to Michael about his journey—what keeps him coming back to running time and again despite the challenges, what it’s like to represent your country on the global stage, and what it is that makes him run happy. 

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace up, we chatted to Green about why he values running so highly and the role it has played in his past as well as shaping his future. 

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace up, we chatted to Bell about what sparked a passion for this extreme sport, what motivated her to tackle a world-first challenge, and how the physical act of running ties in crucial to her mental and overall wellbeing.   

From community and structure, to how life has changed in the whirlwind eighteen months since that first run, we chat with Wintle about his run up into a new passion. 

We’ve teamed up with Icebergs Dining Room and Bar head chef, Alex Prichard to bring you three winning recipes that harness the flavour of one of summer’s MVP’s, the Kumato® tomato. 

Inspired by the power of the Post-it note to spark a spicey vibe in the new Paramount+ series, The Flatshare, we’ve scoped out our fave ways to show your partner some love for free and let the romance and good vibes flow.

Taking inspo from Paramount+’s new rom-com series, The Flatshare, we’ve pulled together six ways you can slowdown and reconnect with your roomies amongst everyone’s busy schedules. 

This sealed section is for those with vulvas who struggle to orgasm. If this is you, there are three things I want you to know (the fundamentals of which can be explored if you’re not a vulva owner, too).

I decided to spend a week investing in my own health, wealth and happiness to set me up for long-term success. 

Producer Caitlin Booth takes spent a week embracing more sustainable practices, drawing inspiration from 7-Eleven’s recent sustainable glow-up.

Welcome to The Sealed Section, with certified sex therapist and clinical counsellor, Aleksandra Trkulja. This is your modern guide to better sex and better intimate relationships and today we're talking, sex toys and self-pleasure. 

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

From walking to cooking to a simple thank you, this module of Reason Reason is all about gratitude. 

Sometimes the best thing to do is stay home. 

Cashing in your AL and going on vacay might seem tempting, but these tips will help your craft a healthy foundation for dealing with burnout in the long run. 

A sweaty shred, strength training or hitting the pavement, it's up to you. 

From a Gelato tour to taking it slow with your fave hobbies, there are plenty of options to leave the hangover at the pub. 

We share tips on how to implement achievable goals, ahead of Reason Season with Rob and Lachlan from Funny Business. 

Here are all of the best fun, boozy, or otherwise indoor activities to do in Sydney when it’s raining.

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Lap it up. 

Supplies for every night of the week, sorted.

Join us for Reason Season to craft healthy daily habits and routines.

Say goodbye to home delivery.

Join us for a four-week course to help you establish healthy habits and improve your overall wellness. 

Co-founder of Ladies Talk Money, Jess Brady, answers your burning health insurance questions, so you can feel a little more equipped—and relaxed—come tax time. 

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

Six hand massages, Kombucha on tap, astrology, acupuncture, meditation and more. If an apple a day ain’t cutting it, consider paying a visit to one of these sanctuaries instead.

adidas is inviting runners of all levels to crush the kilometres to help end plastic waste in our oceans. 

You’ve got Azalea Banks’ 212 blasting through your headphones, you’ve just clocked your fastest km to date, and you’re rounding out your morning run with an epic view of the sunrise. Feels good, doesn’t it? 

Stock up on all your hiking essentials and nab yourself the latest Merrell hiking shoes in the exclusive Australia-only pre-release of the Moab 3 range. 

From Hawaiian and Thai deep tissue techniques to targeted trigger point therapy and an actual aquamedic pool that will charge you into an actual superhuman.

It’s considered to be a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, supporting specific ailments and illnesses like depression and arthritis, and general health and wellbeing.

We've teamed up with one of the best in the biz—Sheridan—to bring you five practical ways to slip straight into dreamland. Cosy sheets are mandatory, of course

After the pure chaos of the last two years, we're all about embracing self-love and wellness in 2022, so we'll be using February 14 as an excuse to treat number one. 

Want to see your mates? Take a RAT test. Keen to head interstate? Better take a RAT test. Finally going on that post-isolation date? Take that bloody RAT test. Yep, those little plastic cassettes are basically the gateway to a good time—and legally being able to exit isolation—so it’s a real kick in the teeth that they’re basically sold out everywhere. All the time.

Rather than wait for the New Year's resolution we know won't stick, we're all about habits to get more good on your plate.

Looking for the perfect summer getaway or a soul-reviving post-lockdown escape?

This week, it was revealed that fully vaccinated Sydneysiders will soon be allowed more freedoms in lockdown—like going to restaurants, bars, and gyms.

Between snap lockdowns, working from home and weekends spent in iso bingeing Real Housewives, you can absolutely be forgiven for pushing pause on your health journey or throwing in the towel altogether (especially for those in NSW and VIC right now). 

Turn your lounge room into a dedicated gym space.

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

Updated June 22, 2021

So, to help you wade through the clutter, we’ve teamed up with Vital to bring you the latest and greatest products that will help you thrive. 

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture right now. 

The rumours are true. 

Here’s a heap of beauty and wellness gift ideas for someone in your life who could use some ‘me time.'

Following recent events, if you have found yourself re-prioritising your self-care and wellness, we feel you. To ensure the opportunity to pause, reflect and re-assess isn’t put to waste, we’ve teamed up with Vital to try five emerging wellness trends, so you can leverage our newfound motivation. 

Implementing positive action to help make the world a better place takes courage, strength and tenacity. But to encourage and help others to do the same, well... that’s worth celebrating. 

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

Beer is great. No doubt about it, the fermentation of grain into delicious nectar is one of humankind’s greatest achievements. There’s even a suggestion that the written word was invented to preserve the recipe for making it. That’s how deep our connection with the drink is.

​If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past 12 months, it’s that prioritising your mental health and wellbeing is paramount. While many people claim meditation as the holy grail of mindfulness, it begs the question—what if you struggle to meditate or don’t enjoy it?

​If you’ve never been into colouring books, puzzles seem far too mundane, you could ever stay consistent with journaling, we think we may have just found your favourite new mindfulness hobby.

Think F45 but for the mind.

Take a sunrise walk, hit Sydney’s healthiest cafes, get a crystal massage, and peruse through the greatest bookshops.

2020 was, without a doubt, a turbulent year. Both bizarre and devastating, it was one of the most memorable in recent history, with every corner of culture—from music to work-life, fashion, sex, travel, and politics—getting shaken to the core. The New York Times called it “The Year of Blur”, paradoxically packed with significant events, but also a year in which time seemed strung out in the void, slowed down, and stretched out indefinitely. 

You know the drill.

When the mercury starts rising in Sydney, there’s only one thing to do—and that’s throwing yourself in the nearest body of water.

2020 has been a wild ride for everyone, but if the year has taught us anything, it’s that nothing lifts your spirits quite like giving back to those who need it most. And what better way to give back than by showing your ‘True Colours’ and donating blood.

Whether you’re on a mission to make the most of your weekend and see everything there is to see, or you’re happy enough to cruise on ‘round at a snail's pace to take in the rolling hills, bush and endless landscape, we’ve found some of the absolute best bike tracks in NSW.

Here's a helpful guide to shaking off COVID-induced anxiety and getting back to enjoying everything our beautiful cities have to offer.

Not familiar with Western Sydney Parklands? This sprawling oasis is the largest urban park in Australia and one of the largest in the world, with 60km of brand new trails to explore. 

Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep Specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four easy ways to ditch the insomnia and train our bodies to consistently get a good night's sleep.

With restrictions easing there’s finally a light at the end of the iso tunnel, so if you’re like us and you’ve been planning your iso glow-up, now’s the time to kick-start that health and wellness journey. 

For many women, workout anxiety is a very real thing. Whether you have your period or you’re one of 37 per cent of Australian women who deal with bladder leakage, working up a sweat can be a stressful time when it should be the very opposite. 

If you’ve ever been stuck in bed with period paid and FOMO—like me and the other 88% of Australian women who have to deal with it every month—listen up because we’ve found a simple, safe, and scientifically-backed solution called Ovira, and it’s an absolute game-changer. 

This month, we look at the power of positive headlines in a crisis, the industry emerging to serve our newly-formed at-home dining habits, 5G's unlikely place in pop culture, the dismantling of high maintenance beauty and international shopping, and our new-found enthusiasm for a ballet class. 

 More sunrises, less people.

If you’ve watched everything on Netflix, Stan and Disney+, and you’ve made all the puzzles in your house, baked a lifetime's supply of banana bread or just need a break from Animal Crossing—we’ve got you.

Maybe you’re keen to cruise around with a picnic in your backpack or want to pump those quads for a spurt of cardio, we found all the best bike rides to conquer no matter what level you’re at.

Stress and anxiety can really start to take a toll on our bodies during a time when our physical and mental health has never been more important.

In the wake of COVID-19 and physical distancing, we’re stationed at our laptops while working from home and scrolling our phones to feel connected more than ever before.

Sydney has a whole lot of supermarket alternatives that’ll have you trimming your carbon footprint in favour of more sustainable (more flavourful, even) food.