David Neitz hosts ‘Sip and Sweat’ event for American Express delicious. Month Out 2024

AFL champ David Neitz admits he’s more of a “sipper than a sweater” these days — and he’s behind a new fitness trend that combines boozy beer smoothies and pilates. Here’s how to try it.

Ready to get sweaty? AFL champion David Neitz is hosting the first ‘Sip and Sweat’ event at his South Melbourne brewpub Brewmanity, as part of the American Express delicious. Month Out event. Picture: Aaron Francis

Footy superstar David Neitz isn’t a stranger to working up a sweat — or hard-earned thirst.

The former Melbourne star will be slipping on the Lycra for the first ‘Sip and Sweat’ rooftop pilates and beer event at his Brewmanity pub next month.

The one-off event is combining mat pilates with boozy beer smoothies, as part of the annual American Express delicious. Month Out, on Sunday May 5.

“I’m more into sipping than sweating these days, but if you’re into fitness, it’ll be fun,” he said.

The 45-minute session will be hosted by a qualified pilates instructor, with guests served snacks and three types of “boozy smoothies” after the class, including one made with a limoncello-infused sour beer.

Another berry vodka creation will infuse fruit plucked from the nearby South Melbourne Market. Don’t worry, none will be made with milk.

“It’s just a bit of fun. If you’ve never tried mat pilates or you’re a long time pilates advocate, this will have something for everyone,” he said.

“I’m not sure how impressive I look in Lycra these days, but I’ll give it a go.”

Tickets cost $40 per person, which includes the 45-minute class, two-hour food package at Brewmanity and one cocktail per person. Additional drinks are charged on consumption.

The event is part of the impressive 2024 AEDMO program, which launched Thursday.

This year’s program is packed with a bounty of dining deals offered across a range of venues in Melbourne and Australia for the entire month of May.

The program is live now: delicious.com.au/delicious-month-out