May News Update
May 25, 2026
Lots of exciting developments again this month. The oxygen tank finally left the Strait of Hormuz and will be ready for public use next week. The longevity coaches will guide your first use and soon we will expand their assistance options even past ice bath & oxygen tanks. We will also host our first Run & Brunch with The Prep Kitchen on Sunday, the 7th of June. Check the socials soon for more info.
Wealthbuilding for the self-employed
Are you self-employed? We’ve got exciting news for you! We are very proud to introduce Thomas Guenter. He is known for making complex financial topics easy to understand. Through social media, he built an audience of more than 100,000 followers in just one year by sharing practical financial insights and advice. After studying Business Engineering and Law at Ghent University, he started his career at Boston Consulting Group before founding Finhouse. With his team he advises some of Belgium’s wealthiest families and helps hundreds of Flemish individuals manage their finances each year. Last year, Forbes Belgium awarded him its 30 Under 30 distinction for the positive impact he has had on the financial wellbeing of thousands of Belgians. On top of that, he is the author of Belgium’s best-selling finance book of 2024 ‘Personal Finance met Thomas Guenter’ and one of the country’s most in-demand keynote speakers. And we’re thrilled he will be sharing his wisdom with you, exclusively for The Brick members.
Thomas will reduce wealth building for the self-employed to the essentials and provide a concrete step-by-step plan that you, as an entrepreneur, can put into practice immediately. He explains how you can strategically generate returns on your income, how to build wealth in a tax-smart manner, and how to get the most out of what is legally possible today.
Discover how to invest in an accessible way in broadly diversified stock market products that historically yield a net return of more than 12% per year. Or how, when purchasing real estate in Flanders, you can benefit from the reduced rate of 2% registration duties multiple times in a row. You don't want to miss this event on May 23 between 13:30-15:00 at Circus! Reserve your spot in the app under Social Club!
Lived & learned
Some people discover strength in the gym. Maxime built it long before she ever coached it. Before coaching, she worked as a corporate M&A lawyer in the kind of environment where long hours and pressure are basically part of the dress code. At the same time, she pushed herself physically just as hard: multiple IRONMAN 70.3 races, a marathon, and eventually becoming Belgian Champion in bikini bodybuilding.
“All while working full-time,” she says casually, like that’s somehow normal.
But ask her where she truly felt at home during those years, and the answer is simple: at The Brick. For the past five years, she’s been with us almost daily. The Brick became her second home. You’ll probably recognize her instantly: colour-coordinated gym fits, calm energy, and a good chance she’s deadlifting more than your boyfriend. At 32, she’s also a proud foodie proving that healthy living should not equal sad chicken and broccoli on repeat. If she’s not training, she’s probably somewhere in Antwerp with a coffee in one hand and pastry crumbs on her sweater.
What she learned through both corporate life and sport is that ambitious people rarely lack discipline. Usually, they either do too much without enough structure and recovery, or overthink everything so hard they never properly start. That mindset now shapes her coaching.
As a certified personal trainer specializing in strength training, nutrition coaching and orthomolecular health, Maxime helps busy people get stronger, leaner and more energized, without turning fitness into a full-time job.
Her coaching is realistic, structured and built around habits that actually stick. Technique first. Confidence follows. Train with Maxime through personal training @ The Brick / Stokers / Circus, online coaching, or her weekly “Strong Booty” class every Monday at 12:30 at Circus. No shortcuts. No burnout. Just strength, built properly. Instagram: @coach_maximevdw
Two fine selections
Looking for the perfect soundtrack to power through your next session? We’ve got you covered! Check out The Brick’s curated Spotify playlists, designed to match every workout, from high-intensity strength training to those zen Pilates sessions. Whether you’re after beats to get you pumped or tunes to help you unwind, these playlists are your new workout partner. Plug in, turn up the volume, and let the music move you! 
This month features two fine selections:
This month features two fine selections:
