February news update
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 disagree with a legend like Lil’ Louis but:
“Miss thing, there IS a guestlist tonight!”
Come party with us on the 29th of February.
Doors open at 17:00 & close at 23:00.
THE BRICK APOLLO
Vrièrestraat 36, 2K ANTWERP
Bites by Black Smoke, Jimmyz Burgers & Bistro Monroe / Cocktails shaken by awarded specialists Yuni Herremans, Jonathan Scheerlinck / Music by Morena, VNCNT, Piaggo Disco Club / In collaboration with Patron, Grey Goose, Tout Bien, French Kiss, Fever Tree, VitHit & Gimber
ALWAYS BE BATMAN
Always be yourself, unless you can be Batman.
Then always be Batman.
But he wasn’t always Batman.
We start our story in 1983 in the outback of Belgium commonly known as Limburg. Gotham Genk, more specifically, was ground zero for our upcoming tale of fitness success. Back then it was a dense forestry area with only the occasional shopping center for the local tribesmen to pass their time trying to impress favorable mates.
Enter our protagonist David Box, son of an antiquarian family, who now, 18 years later, is fresh out of high school and starts his own construction company with the very marketable title Gevelco Facade Plastering. (it doth cover the load)
Not a healthy habit in sight: a life of fastfood, cigarettes and drinking buddies is the norm for our Batman-to-be until he fell in his own proverbial bat cave by reading a little booklet by Tony Robbins called: Notes from a friend.
A few seminars later and the goal was clear. No more facade plastering for batboy.
No fighting crime either, that had been done. He was going to help people build better versions of themselves. First came the training of his own body, then the business, family and beyond.
We are now writing 2007 and the first foundations for The Brick begin to take form in his head. A salesperson for Passage Fitness meanwhile, he starts working on the most important part first, his physical health. There are no shortcuts in this game unfortunately, the work must be done, so he engages a bona fide US marine as a PT. All his money is sunk into this quest for fitness knowledge.
And soon the all-in gamble pays off, he now learned enough to teach. But love had meanwhile brought him to the big lights of the big city and soon working at Passage Fitness was not enough.
He wanted to grow and offer his clients more and in 2011, with the help of Rob Heyvaert’s old fitness equipment, David started his first PT studio in a cosy Zurenborg apartment. His very own little bat cave.
Predictably, this solution soon was inadequate and the story of perpetual expansion had been set in motion. A building offering a real gym solution in an equally homey setting was rented and Materia Concept Gyms was born 2014.
But again, not even 2 years later in 2016, succes came knocking again and soon the opportunity arose to build his own dream gym in the South of Antwerp. A place he would not grow out of, a place to stay. This is where most of you guys come into the story. The Brick was born and soon it became an integral part of the city that had been so welcoming to this forest tribesman from afar.
The future is bright for The Brick, that much is certain. But how successful Bruce Wayne may be in the comics & movies, he still puts on the mask and cape to do what he was born for and so does David.
Coach.
So if you want to learn from the best it might be time to book a session with this modern day Batman while he is still available.
”Recognizing and embracing our own imperfections often helps us to understand others. And yet remaining naive enough to continue pursuing our dreams and hopefully inspire some souls to go for what most have already given up, that is why I put on the mask & cape.”
David Box 🎠 PT inquiries: david@thebrick.be
FRANKIE SAY RELAX
The mystery is solved.
The word is finally out, Frankie is the newest member of our The Brick family.
Our very own AI massage robot. World first. Included in your membership of course.
You can book him in your The Brick (MyClubPlanner) app.
We have limited reservations to once per month for now to give everyone a chance at his unique brand of relaxation.
HARBOR OF MEN X THE BRICK
It is time for a raffle, our member and good friend Nathan graciously agreed to this giveaway. You can win a fantastic assortment of high end headwear just by scanning the QR code at The Brick Waalsekaai.
Winners will be announced on his Instagram @harbor_of_men so make sure to drop a follow!
CONSTRUCTION WORKS X SHOWERS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Monday 19/2
From 06:30 until 16:00.
The Brick Waalsekaai 57.
SHOWERS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
We are upgrading all ventilation systems.
Thank you for your patience & understanding.
Circus & Satori showers remain available during this time.
THE BRICK COLLABS
This new button can be found on your The Brick app and highlights all the current discounts and extras you can enjoy from our The Brick partners & friends.
Be sure to check back regularly for updates!
HOUSE RULES
While we understand that everyone can have a bad day, we can not tolerate that certain ill-mannered behaviors negatively impact others’ experiences.
We would like to remind everyone to be respectful of their surroundings and courtly towards their fellow gym buddies & staff. A polite communication and cleaning up after oneself are the bare minimum.
Get that good karma in while you can.
CLASS UPDATE
SATORI
TUESDAY
07:00 HATHA YOGA by OLIVIA
17:00 VINYASA YOGA by OLIVIA
WEDNESDAY
08:00 YIN YOGA by NINA
SATURDAY
13:30 VINYASA YOGA by SOFIE
BOOKINGS AND CANCELS
We would like to thank everyone for showing up to their reservations.
But there is always room for improvement.
So a friendly reminder for everyone:
Reservations are only possible from 07:00 ‘till 22:00.
It’s a flexible system but cancelations have to be done 4 hours before the starting hour of the class.
A lot of you asked us to add this feature to the system through the survey so let’s try it out:
You can now cancel until 1 hour before the start of the class but penalty points will still apply if not done 4 hours before the starting hour.
Cancel your classes on time through the app and don’t forget to check in on all locations with your QR-code, badge or card. Once you have used your QR-code go back to your dashboard to refresh it before using it again.
Phone, e-mail or social media are not valid ways to cancel your classes.
Your co-members thank you.
BRICKTAPES
We have a lot of new mixes in our Spotify channel again this month.
This is where our deejays & guests curate their very own music especially for you.
More new music for you guys this month.
Please welcome our newest deejay to the roster: Katarina Dairy!
KATARINA DAIRY (@katarina_dairy)
OBERON (@oberon_dd)
For a full list of playlists click here.
To start listening one of the playlists now, click the images below.
PACK’D
WE ALL WANT TO BE HEALTHY.
Known factors are exercising and eating healthy, but when it comes to nutrients, it gets a bit more complicated.
PACK’D aims to make it all a little less complicated.
For those who eat healthily and live a perfectly balanced lifestyle, you really wouldn’t need supplements.
But we both know that not every meal we eat is healthy.
And that’s not a problem at all: our Essentials Box is an insurance for the burgundian lifestyle.
We’ve worked with professionals in the sports and nutrients industry to create a selection of daily essentials that will work towards a healthy, energized body and focused mind.
CORPORATE ACCOUNTS
Transform your employees’ spirit and productivity levels by offering them the ultimate health program as part of a flexible benefits package.
By joining The Brick your employees will have unlimited access to our locations at reduced corporate rates.
Click the link below for more info.
