Health & Wellness
Couch to 10K: A Beginner Runner’s Training Plan (+ Printable Tracker)
Here at Work For Your Beer, we're thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with IPA 10k, taking place on April 20, 2024, in Sebastopol, CA. This wildly unique running event has something for everyone: 3k 10k Half Marathon Beer Mile Brew Festival You can (and...
Sip, Savor, and Thrive: Navigating Dry January in 2024
Have you been thinking about participating in Dry January? We are huge advocates for prioritizing your health — and that can mean limiting your alcohol intake. January is a great time to evaluate your relationship with alcohol and give your body a bit of a reset....
Crafting Sobriety: The Refreshing Tale of NoDa Brewing Co.’s Hop2O
Welcome to another exciting edition of Work For Your Beer's brewery spotlight! NoDa Brewing is no stranger to the Work For Your Beer blog, but today we're delving into the refreshing world of their innovative non-alcoholic offering, Hop2O. Before we dive too deep...
How Drinking Impacts Your Health (For Real)
Here at Work For Your Beer, we are all about balance. While enjoying a drink can be a social and enjoyable activity, it's crucial to understand how it affects your body and the importance of maintaining a balance with other healthy habits.The Body and Booze: Exploring...
15 Yoga Poses That Will Benefit You Both Mentally and Physically
In a world that's constantly hustling, yoga throws in a curveball of zen, offering benefits that go way beyond just a good stretch. Grab your mats and join us on this awesome journey as we spill the tea on why yoga is the real MVP for your body, mind, and soul.The...
Finding Balance: Staying Sane Over the Holidays Without Overindulging
The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy, festivities, and the chance to reconnect with family and friends. However, for many, the holidays can also be a source of stress and anxiety. The pressure to create the perfect celebration, coupled with family dynamics, can...
Why Does Beer Make You Poop? (AKA a Breakdown of the Beer Shits)
Beer enthusiasts, have you ever wondered why that refreshing pint might send you rushing to the restroom? It's a common phenomenon, and we're here to explore the digestive dynamics behind the curious connection between beer and bathroom breaks.The Beer and Bowel Link...
Our Favorite Non-Alcoholic Beverages (for Sober October and Beyond)
As we dive into Sober October, there's no need to sacrifice flavor and social enjoyment just because you're skipping the alcohol. In fact, with the growing trend of non-alcoholic beverages, you might find yourself discovering a whole new world of refreshing and...
The Best Non-Perishable Foods to Bring Glamping
Welcome, fellow glampers, to a world where nature meets luxury and where the great outdoors can be enjoyed without sacrificing your comfort. You know that here at Work For Your Beer, we believe in balance, and that means we are suckers for a good glamping experience....
Top Hydration Packets (and why we love them!)
In today's fast-paced world, staying properly hydrated is more important than ever. The human body is made up of approximately 60% water, and maintaining this balance is essential for overall health and well-being. But did you know that a significant portion of the...
Embrace Balance with Dry-ish July: A Journey to Mindful Alcohol Consumption
Are you looking to hit the reset button after indulging in a few too many drinks? It's time to embark on a transformative journey with what we are deeming to be Dry-ish July—a month dedicated to mindful alcohol consumption and finding balance in our lives. In this...
Craft Beer Combined with Aerial Arts: Introducing Cirque du Biere
Grab Your Tickets to Cirque du Biere at Hi-Wire Brewing Here. Everyone's fitness journey looks different. Work For Your Beer co-founder, Mel Fox, tried everything under the sun. At-home workout videos like Insanity and P90X, Barre classes, hot yoga, HIIT-style...
4 Things You Should Add to Your Physical Self-Care Routine
The past two years have been tough, with a report finding that 80% of American adults experienced emotions associated with prolonged stress. One way that people have been looking out for themselves is through self-care. “Self-care” has been a buzzword for a few years...
What’s the best time to shower after working out? We asked an expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Imagine that you just finished up your workout. You've worked up a sweat, for sure. Do you head straight for a shower,...
5 Dumbbell Exercises to Get a Full-Body Workout (Beginner-Friendly)
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Need a quick workout with minimal equipment? We highlighted a combination of dumbbell exercises to make a quick,...
Sit at a Desk All Day? Here are 10 Stretches for Tight Hips
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. When's the last time you checked in with your hips? If you sit at work all day, odds are you have tight hips! The...
3 Holly Jolly Ways to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays, According to an Expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. There are plenty of people who throw their health and wellness goals out the window when the holiday rolls around....
Always tired? A few reasons why (& how to fix it), according to an expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Feeling tired once in a while is perfectly normal, but living in a consistent state of exhaustion? That might...
Let’s Talk Overtraining & How to Know When You Need to Take a Day Off
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. We've said it before and we'll say it again: We asked a physical therapist, and the answer to the age-old question "Do...
Walking vs. Running: The Benefits of Each & Which Is Right for You
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. You're planning to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement today — but to get the most out of your miles, should...
Food & Beer Pairing: Gose Edition
We know it can be difficult to pair beer with your meals. This week, we are pairing a Gose with Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa and Avocado Crema! Check out the recipe below and let us know what you think!Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa and Avocado CremaPaired...
Food & Beer Pairing: American Wheat Beer
We know it can be difficult to pair beer with your meals. This week, we are pairing an American Wheat Beer with a Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Chickpeas! Check out the recipe below and let us know what you think!Mediterranean Grain Bowl with ChickpeasPaired with...
Dry Needling for Pain Management — Is It The Right Choice For You? We Asked An Expert
Image Credit: @alexismorganpt This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Aren't we all just out here trying to minimize the amount of pain we're experiencing in...
12 Beer Yoga Poses You Need to Try
In case you missed it, beer yoga is a phenomenon that moved into the national spotlight after word got out about the Germans' obsession with BierYoga. Beer yoga is certainly wildly popular, and we've been to a variety of beer yoga classes across the US. So, what is...
How To Stay Healthy If Your Job Requires Staring At A Computer All Day
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Whatever your industry may be, if you sit at a desk and work on a computer for most of the day, you tend to face the...
Is It Better To Run In The Morning Or In The Evening? We asked an expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. When you've got a busy schedule, finding the time to run at all can be tough. But what if the time that...
How Do You Avoid Shin Splints When Running? We Asked A PT
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. If you're a runner, chances are that you know the feeling. You're just minding your own business, getting a few miles...
7 Reasons to Drink Beer as a Cyclist
This is a guest post by Chelsea Smith at Cycling Hacker. Cycling is a great outdoor excursion that can be enjoyed wherever you are to wind up your day or even exercise your body. After you are done cycling, it is only natural to quench your thirst and rejuvenate...
Feeling Tight After A Run? The Yoga Poses You Should Be Doing, According To A PT
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Whether you're an avid runner or a total beginner, you've probably noticed that your muscles (particularly your legs...
From Yoga To Running: What To Eat Before Your Next Workout
Though we’re all about rewarding ourselves with a post-workout beer, figuring out how to fuel our bodies before a workout can be a little trickier. How much time should you leave between eating and exercising? Should you grab a protein bar or snack on a salad?...
Should You Stretch Before AND After You Work Out? We Asked An Expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. We've all seen athletes do a few stretches here and there before partaking in physical activity, and a few stretches...
Cross-Training: Which Fitness Activities Work Well Together & Which Ones Don’t? We Asked An Expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Should you run first, then lift weights? CrossFit one day and yoga the next? What about longer cardio? Higher reps or...
5 Exercises for a Healthier Core, As Recommended by a Clinical Specialist
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. It seems like these days, we can't get on social media without scrolling past dozens of photos of athletes with...
5 Things To Do *Before* Exercising To Get The Most Out Of Your Workout
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Spoiler alert: Chances are that you could be getting WAY more out of your workout if you did these five things before...
How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle? We Asked An Expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. A lot of people think that living a healthy and balanced lifestyle boils down to exercising and eating right. While...
What Are The Health Benefits Of Doing Yoga? We Asked An Expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Most days of the week, you can find members of the Work For Your Beer team doing yoga at breweries or other boozeries...
Running Race Etiquette: What You Should/Shouldn’t Do When Running in A Race
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. There is no better way to spend a Saturday morning than running a race. Race day allows you to put your training into...
3 Easy Ways to Clean Your Dirty Yoga Mat
Keeping your yoga mat clean is key when you’re doing yoga in brewery warehouses, in the great outdoors, or in any other nontraditional spaces where you just might spill some of your beer on it. So, for all the beer yogis out there, here are a few different ways to...
Breaking Down Your Resting Heart Rate
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. With today's fitness technology, we have direct access to view our heart rate at any point — but have you ever...
How to Start Running If You’re a Total Beginner
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. As the New Year approaches, many Charlotteans will resolve to make 2018 the year they finally started running. If...
5 Things You Can Do Right This Second for a Healthier Spring & Summer
There is no better time to revamp your wellness routine than at the start of a new season. As the warmer weather comes rolling in, make a conscious effort to upgrade your wellness routine to benefit you this spring and summer. A wellness routine looks different for...
Food & Beer Pairing: How to Pair a Lager with a Healthy Meal
We know it can be difficult to pair beer with your meals. This week, we are pairing a lager with a summery strawberry salad with grilled chicken and honey dijon vinaigrette. Check out the recipe below and let us know what you think!Strawberry Salad with Grilled...
Is 10,000 Steps A Day Really The Best Fitness Goal For You?
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. If you own a wearable fitness tracker, then you probably know that most of them come pre-loaded with a goal of...
I Danced Every Morning for 30 Days & You Should, Too!
Confession: when I’m home alone, I blast Taylor Swift and dance around with my dog, Pancake. And I don’t mean dance a little. I’ll run around chasing Pancake, leaping in the air, spinning around, and it makes me feel good. Like, really good. When I was four or five...
How Sore Is It Normal to Be After a Workout? We Asked an Expert
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Imagine that it's a day or two after a tough workout, and your body is still feeling a bit achey. How do you know...
5 Apps That Help Us Keep Up With Beer & Fitness From Home
It’s been a year of quarantine now, and we know you’re all itching to get back to bars and gyms. Whether you’re playing it safe and still mostly home or you’re starting to get back out there, we’ve got just the apps for you! Let’s dig into why we love each of these...
Quick & Effective Brewery Fitness Workouts (Using Kegs & Beers as Weights)
Searching for a true beer workout? Look no further! We partnered with Hannah Letts of Tone & Tap to bring you a series of brewery fitness workouts. Grab a couple of kegs, growlers, crowlers, or other weights you've got, and let's sweat!Upper Body Workout If you're...
Getting into Running? Here’s How to Protect Your Knees
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. If you're a beginner runner and you're worried about keeping your knees safe from injury, this is the guide for you!...
5 Expert-Recommended Ways to Fight Tech Neck
This content is brought to you in partnership with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Southeast. Like mama always said, “Sit up straight and eat your vegetables." Turns out, she was right — when you don’t do that,...
Instructor Spotlight: Meet Hannah Letts, Founder of Tone & Tap
We are so fortunate to meet a variety of fitness instructors who are actively teaching at breweries across the country. This week, we are getting to know Hannah Letts (@lettslivewell), founder of Tone & Tap (@toneandtap) in Charlotte, NC.Work For Your Beer: So,...