New York Actually Has A Workout Class With A Bar

Two things you never knew went together: alcohol and exercise. At least that's the case for the fittest of Americans, who, as studies show, drink twice as much as those who live a sedentary lifestyle, per a 2022 study published in Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise. They aren't typically heavy drinkers, but moderate drinkers who consume four to seven alcoholic beverages a week. Correlation may or may not equal causation in this case; according to Cooper Institute's Kerem Shuval, more studies need to be done to prove if there's a social aspect, but "most people probably don't associate physical activity and alcohol intake as linked behaviors" (via The New York Times).

Though it may be enjoyable, it's not recommended to drink too much alcohol before exercise. According to a 2020 study published in American Journal of Physiology, alcohol intake paired with sweat secretion causes dehydration. It can also lower your blood sugar as well as decrease your balance and motor skills, potentially leading to injury. Nobody said you can't drink after your exercise though, right? At least not to this workout class based out of New York City, where Dry January clearly isn't being practiced.

New to the Big Apple is GRIT BXNG, a 50-minute boxing class with a full bar at the end. It integrates punching bags, treadmills, and floor exercises into its regime. The presence of neon lights and loudspeakers at GRIT BXNG make the atmosphere more enjoyable than your average gym. When Gabby Romero from Delish tried the place out, she felt the constant changing of stations left her "feeling invigorated rather than exhausted."

The night Romero went, the bar was serving ski-themed cocktails. Along with taking shots off of skis, patrons enjoyed alcoholic snow cones and hot chocolate. The bar also serves mocktails for anyone who chooses to socialize without drinking.

GRIT BXNG has received mixed reviews from the public. Under a promotional video posted on Instagram, some users voiced their opinions on the gym's alcohol aspect. "Imagine doing a crazy calorie burning workout only to refuel your body with alcohol," one comment read. "Let me workout and then add the absolute worst thing possible to my body immediately after," wrote another user. Others thought this concept sounded fun, with one user writing, "I've always wanted a club like this! It's legit what I always dreamed of!" Many others tagged their friends and called the workout class "[their] type of club." It must depend on the demographic, but helping people get up and active can't be such a bad thing.