Share The (Self) Love: a Craft Beer Workout

So here we are, 2019. In this post-holiday winter time, it's hard to know what to do with yourself! It's too cold outside, it's too dull inside, and there's SO much leftover brew from holiday swaps and gatherings that you're afraid you'll never get through it (oh, ye of little faith).Whether you’re sporting a keg or a 6-pack, now’s as good a time as any to start the habits you want to bring into this new year, or just get your body moving for warmth! Presenting a full-body workout that's going to get your heart rate up, let you sweat out last night's beers, and get your year started right. It'll also help you get some additional use out of those stockpiled packages of beer!Show your body some love and after you sweat, cool down with a glass of The Love Wheat Beer for a re-up in carbs and electrolytes. Don't forget to chase it down with some good ol' H20!

The Workout

Decide on a number of repetitions for the following exercises and stick with it! Anywhere from 10-25 repetitions (repeating the whole circuit 3 times) will do it.

Be sure to consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.We are NOT professionals.

Sumo Squats with 24 OR 6-Pack

Add or take away 6-packs from the case to adjust your weight!

• Hold the case at the base with both hands and stand straight up.
• Legs should be wider than shoulder width apart with your knees slightly bent. Your toes should be facing out.
• Your arms should be stationary while performing the exercise.
• Legs should be wider than shoulder width apart with your knees slightly bent. Your toes should be facing out.
• Slowly bend the knees and lower your legs until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Make sure to inhale as you do this.
• Press mainly with the heel of the foot to bring the body back to the starting position while exhaling. Then, repeat.

Using a 6-Pack: Hold the handle with both hands and swing the 6-pack in front so your hands are in line with your shoulders!

6-Pack Sit-Ups

• Lie on your back on an exercise mat. Bend your knees and plant your feet about hip-distance apart.
• Hold a dumbbell out in front of you with straight arms.
• As you bring the upper body up off the floor, there should be a slight rounding there. Engage the core and slowly roll up.
• Lower back down with control and repeat.

Double 6-Pack Step-Ups

For this, you'll need a sturdy chair, or you can use stairs.

• Stand up straight while holding a 6-pack in each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).
• Place the right foot on the elevated platform. Step on the platform by extending the hip and the knee of your right leg. Use the heel mainly to lift the rest of your body up and place the foot of the left leg on the platform as well. Breathe out as you execute this move.
• Step down with the left leg by flexing the hip and knee of the right leg as you inhale. Return to the original standing position by placing the right foot of to next to the left foot on the initial position.
• Repeat with the right leg for half your number of repetitions, and then perform with the left leg.

6-Pack Russian Twist

• Sit on the floor in the top position of a sit-up and, gripping a 6-pack on each side with both hands, extend your arms in front of you.
• Explosively twist your body to one side and then twist back.
• Alternate sides.