Five Boozy Fitness Events to Check Out in Boston

Yoga at Cisco Brewers / Photo provided

Exercise and happy hour have collided, and it’s an interesting concept for sure. One that, for the average person, who contemplates drinks after work or going to the gym, is a saving grace when it comes to making a choice at 5 p.m.

As exercise becomes not just a thing to do but the thing to do, breweries and distilleries are tapping into the wellness industry by offering fitness events in their spaces and new products that are both lighter in calories and ABV. Plus, most events are quite a steal considering you get a fitness class and a free cocktail, basically for the price of one beer. Check out these boozy fitness events in Boston, happening this weekend, and relish in the fact that yes, you can do both. It’s all about balance.

Taproom Yoga at Night Shift Brewing: Grab your yoga mat and a buddy and head out to Everett for this event. Your $10 ticket gets you admission into a CorePower yoga class and your first beer on tap. After class, hang out in the taproom where there will also be a food vendor on site.

$10, August 18, 10 a.m., Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Highway, Everett, eventbrite.com.  

Sam Adams Brewery Fun Run: Revolutionizing beer and fitness, with their 26.2 Brew, join Sam Adams for a fun run around Jamaica Plain. The running shoe company, On will be on site to showcase some new kicks and you can take advantage of a free brewery tour afterwards.

Free, August 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sam Adams, 30 Germania St., Boston, eventbrite.com. 

Brunch Fit Zumba: This event, hosted at Casa Caña by Brunches of Boston, features an entire Latin-inspired brunch spread and complimentary mimosas. Zumba instructor Armani Thao, who also has a foodie Instagram, will lead the class.

$39, August 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Casa Caña, 1234 Soldiers Filed Rd., Boston, eventbrite.com.  

Happy Hour Pound and Pour: This full-body cardio jam session is sure to leave you gassed. During the class, you’ll be given a pair of green drumsticks as you’re led through moves that mirror playing the drums—in a much more intense, full-body way. After class, snacks, beer, and wine will be provided.

$22, August 16, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., HallSpace, 950 Dorchester Ave., Boston, eventbrite.com.   

Yoga at Cisco Brewers: Pretend like you’re on island time at this yoga class at the Nantucket-based Cisco Brewers pop-up in the Seaport. Boston-based yoga instructor, Rachel Petri is leading the class. Your ticket includes class, mat rental, one drink wristband, and early entrance into the brewery.

$20, August 18, 11 a.m., Cisco Brewers, 65 Northern Ave., Boston, facebook.com.