Barbells Over Bottles

Barbells Over Bottles is a fitness-meets-social experience created by Tommy McClain, a New York City trainer who has celebrated over five years of sobriety. Each event combines a 45-minute group workout with a post-class social hour featuring alcohol-free mocktails, coffee, or wellness drinks from local partners like Sunrise, Recess, and Cafe bischoff.

Designed for those who love an active lifestyle and meaningful connection—without the hangover—Barbells Over Bottles offers a new way to spend a weekend night. The atmosphere is high-energy, inclusive, and fun: people come for the sweat and stay for the community.

Whether it’s a strength circuit at SportsLab NYC, a Pilates takeover at EnhanceWell, or a yoga-and-latte pop-up, each edition delivers a unique theme and partner collaboration. Attendees range from fitness enthusiasts to those exploring mindful socializing and the “sober-curious” movement.

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