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CORDOBAR X THE BRICK Ok, are you ready for this? All The Brick members will be able to get a whopping 50% discount on lunch at CORDOBAR this month! Our member, Roxanne “Rox” Peetersearned her stripes this past couple of years in the North side of the city, being known as the best lunch in…

GUESTLIST X DARE II We have a limited capacity for our upcoming event.Therefore our party will be exclusive to members only. It will give everyone ample opportunity to get to know each other in a different setting. Those of you who were there for DARE I know what we are talking about. We hate to…

MONROE X THE BRICK As their namesake Marilyn was a big advocate for fitness, so are our friends from Bistro & Bar Monroe. If anything screams fitness, it’s good intentions in January. Together with their decorated bartender, they have crafted something truly special for all ‘The Brick’ members going into 2024. Allow them to present:…

THE BRICK APOLLO archery, poetry, music and dance, truth and prophecy, the sun and light, and healing and diseases. His multifaceted nature has made him a popular deity throughout history, inspiring countless works of art and literature. From his divine bow to his golden lyre, Apollo’s symbols are deeply ingrained in our cultural consciousness. His…

RUNNING CLUB X THE BRICK The Brick Running Club is back on track.Your ultimate ticket to get ready for the 10 miles. Starting December, every Saturday, Arne will slowlybuild you into the runner you always knew you could be. Our first partner, Vers Zuid, is already confirmed so expect some new goodies & extras along…

GIMBER X THE BRICK We want to take this opportunity to thank our friends at GIMBER for providing you all with an endless supply of their tasty alternative to any alcoholic drink, packed with the best organic ginger, lemon, herbs and spices. GIMBER Ready.To.Drink is their sparkly version of the original extract.Store it upside down…

JIMMYZ X THE BRICK Seen them on our screens and wondered why we promote burgers in a gym?Because they are awesome that’s why. And also because Diplo said so. What feels better than a burger & a beer after a heavy work-out?We have no answer to that so we invited Jules Koninckx & Louis Dellafaille…

JIMMYZ X THE BRICK If you have tasted them on WECANDANCE recently: you know. When butcher meets baker, it’s simply divine. Jules Koninckx from De Laet & Van Haver & Louis Dellafaille from Banketbakkerij Dellafaille have joined together in holy matrimony to produce the perfect burger. They are set to open up shop in Antwerp…

WECANDANCE X THE BRICK Are you ready for that time of year again?Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversaryof WECANDANCE! This year’s theme is SEA, SAND & SUN, so dive into your grandma’s jewelry box and rock those pearls to release your inner mermaid. Mark your calendars for the first two weekends of August. It’s…

BUENAS OPEN X THE BRICK We are very much looking forward to this one.It’s all happening the weekend of 6-7-8th of July & we expect to see you there. Scan the QR code on our screens to buy your special (cocktail included) tickets to this super-retro-padel-extravaganza. We are participating in the championship on the 8th…

DELIVEROO X THE BRICK Sometimes you just need to reward yourself after a hard work out. Our friends at Deliveroo got your back. They have set up some discounts exclusively for The Brick, they created 2 codes below for you to use: Don’t have the app installed? *Do so now and get a 15€ discount…

ICE MAN New The Brick Academy Alert! By using the Wim Hof Method you will improve your immune system, your resistance, focus and concentration. You will lower your stress levels and anxiety. What to expect? IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS Straight outta 2003:Vince ‘The Prince’ Rohart Our tiny prince fell in love with sports early,…

LET’S RUN IT BACK Each Saturday you can join Arne and his running club.He will get you ready for the Antwerp 10 miles on the 23d of April.Reserve your spot now in the MyClubPlanner App. The top 30 participants to the classes will get a limited personalized The Brick x New Balance Running Club T-shirt…

MUSIC IS THE ANSWER The Brick is hosting a DJ contest this month! If you know any musical wizards that want to show the world his/her talents, let them send a demo to vincent@thebrick.be. Deadline to apply is Friday the 27th of January. Selected deejays will be able to play a 30 min set on…

Not only is she a personal trainer. She already excelled in gymnastics and dance at a young age, and now juggles being a mother, a 9-to-5 job and launching her own sportswear label. Oh, and she’s teaching the Booty Building and DanceLicious class every week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We interviewed Michaela to find…

While most trainers at The Brick will give you a training program appropriate to your physical abilities and stamina, we all have those times where we take it too far. Either we have a specific goal in mind, or it’s been a tough week. To prevent minor injuries or to help you if they do…

Every time we walk into The Brick, it’s either her or Jeffrey that great us with a big, bright smile. She’s there for a small chat, to help us with whatever we need, but how much do we really know about Charlotte? In a candid interview, we spoke about her re-education, her 3 years at…

Measure, perform, run and do it again. This summer, join us for the weekly Skillrun Bootcamp classes with ALLBEAR and Arno Schurman. Using the threadmills on the first floor, our trainers will push the boundaries of the Skillrun machines, emulating outdoor activities for when the weather outside becomes too hot. “The reason why I wanted…

You might’ve seen him around already. Maybe he already made a personal program for you, or assisted you with your questions. In short, that’s Jens, our go-to advisor and trainer at The Brick. He’s helping Jeffrey and Charlotte with the daily routines. To get to know him better, we sat down and had a chat…

Every year, we’re looking for ways to improve our physical health and condition. In October and November, we hit the gym, in January we proudly step in our running shoes and go for a weekly sprint. And surely, you’ve decided to run the marathon. But this year, failure is not an option. This year, you’re…

During last week’s interview, we learnt about Johan’s incredible story: all by himself, he lost 52 kg, became head coach of boxing and fitness manager at his local gym and an expert on healthy eating. This week, we asked him a few tips and tricks to help YOU lose weight and become a happier you….

This week, The Brick sat down with personal trainer Johan Albert to ask him a simple question: how did you become a personal trainer. His answer was an inspiring story about how he lost 52 kg, became a self-made personal trainer and helped others mentally & physically. “It all started when I received an alarming…

Last Saturday, we spoke with Julie Iking about how she started her career as a personal trainer and that every personal trainer has their own distinctive clientele – one that often mirrors their own accomplishments and personality. Now, we’ll dive deeper into one of Julie’s unique specialisations: pre- and post-pregnancy workouts. As one of the…

While The Brick has focused a lot on personal trainers in 2018, we haven’t really covered any female personal trainers. But as a lot of women train at The Brick, it might be important to mention that some of the best female personal trainers work at our gym and are ready to bring you to…

At the Brick, a lot of our classes focus on physically building a better you. But to detox from a hectic and chaotic 2018, wellness is just as essential. That is why we have spoken with Adrienne Altenhaus, The Brick’s teacher in Vinyasa, Yin and Ashtanga Yoga, to learn how we can move into 2019…

When the weather got colder and the days darker, we got autumn blues and start working out less. With Christmas, we feel like we have so little time to work out enough to compensate for the massive Christmas dinners. And then, New Year hits, and we have these big ambitions of getting our first sixpack or summer body. Don’t like…

At The Brick, we have a wide network of personal trainers, physiotherapists and other professionals that can help you build a better you. Amongst those experts is Roy Vermeulen, a personal trainer at YORROY, whose forward-thinking vision is pushing for a more efficient, online-focused approach. “It’s my job to create results by eliminating unnecessary obstructions.”…

We probably all know about Movember. Men shave off their facial hair, grow a proper ‘stache and maintain that bundle of socially awkward hair placement until December hits. But beyond the comical effect, there’s not that much about it. That’s why we decided to take advantage of this month to shine some light on a…

At The Brick, we aim to explore every possible trend within the health and fitness sector that might benefit our members. Back in 2015, we were the first Belgian gym to bring Animal Flow to our country. But being on trend is not enough: we encourage our trainers to evolve as they teach and keep…

You might’ve already seen our new schedule, which is now live on our website.  However, as we got a few questions about new members about the names of these classes, we thought we’d explain a few of these in our blog. First off: Super Calisthenics Sexpialidocious. Together with Arno Schurmans, we dive into the details…

In the world of sports, it’s very important to take good care of yourself. This partly means having a nutrient-conscious diet, warming up and cooling down during training and obviously knowing your limits. Go too far, and you get injured. And while most trainers at The Brick will give you a training program appropriate to…

With SKILLRUN, The Brick is introducing a new way of training both power performance and cardio, designed by Technogym to ensure quality. From resistance training to cardio improvement, the specific new classes are focused on helping you crush achievements. We interviewed Sam Scheurs of Technogym to find out all about the new course. So for…

Voor een goede cooling down tijdens deze zomerhitte nodigen The Brick en Fever Tree je uit naar onze “Hawaiian Fever” avond. Deze donderdag – van 17h tot 22h – is iedereen welkom om een mocktail te komen drinken terwijl DJ Stephanie Keysers de tropische platen van deze zomer brengt.  Leden kunnen ter bevestiging een email met…