October News Update
October 1, 2026
October! Is everyone out there super jazzed for fall, ready to trade long warm days for long cold nights? Good, me neither. At The Brick we are doing what we can to keep your seasonal affective disorder at bay by launching a pretty spectacular giveaway. The details are at the bottom of this newsletter and trust me, it’s worth the scroll.
The Brick x Full Circle
November must be the most universally disliked month. It has little to offer but short days and grey skies. Not in Antwerp though. Because November means Full Circle, the city’s biggest nightlife event where one ticket gets you access to a slew of clubs and unexpected venues for DJ sets and live shows. This edition gives us 2 reasons to get extra excited. Firstly, after a few years away, the MAS is officially back as one of Full Circle’s venues. As a long-standing Full Circle tradition, the festival is once again hosting its famous multi-floor silent disco inside the museum.
Secondly, for the very first time, The Brick is stepping in as a host! Each floor features its own DJ booth and we’ll be going head-to-head with Black & Yellow and Hitmachine to see who can pull the biggest crowd to their channel. Stepping in the ring for our debut:
KATARINA
VINCENT
WOUT
Join us, switch to our channel and let’s claim the dancefloor together! Get your tickets here
New On The Schedule
Two additions to our class schedule worth knowing about: STAGE: POWER X BEATSChristine’s new class is exactly what it sounds like: strength training on the beat. We’re not messing around with choreography, just old school exercises like bicep curls, presses and RDLs set to very good music. The rhythm and Christine’s vibes will push you further, help you squeeze out more reps and make the whole working out experience considerably more fun. Open to all levels, as long as you don’t mind leaving drenched in sweat. Every Wednesday @ 17:30
STOKERS: RUN & COFFEE CLUBAn easy-paced 5k social run to start your weekend, led by your favorite coaches. Move together, meet new people and finish with a coffee of your choice at The Prep Kitchen. Every Saturday @ 9:30
Milo Returns
Not all personal training certifications are created equal. There are dozens of organizations that certify fitness professionals, but it’s not always easy to know how rigorous their standards are. We looked around and picked the one we’d actually want our own coaches to have. A course for (future) personal trainers who are looking for a strong theoretical foundation but also want to develop practical skills in coaching, programming and dealing with clients.
Starting February 7th, Milo Education is launching their first Personal Trainer Course in Belgium, hosted at Circus. Ten practical in-person sessions, combined with online modules. 30 Weeks in total covering anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, nutrition and coaching. After passing the exam, you will receive the Milo Certified Personal Trainer diploma, recognized across Europe. Only 12 spots, so everyone gets the attention they deserve on the practice floor. Enroll here
A surfer who hates sand
Christine spends her days balancing mind and body: working as a clinical psychologist at the psychiatric emergency room of Cadix Hospital and teaching Pilates and HIIT. Her Pilates journey started during lockdown, when she accidentally stumbled upon an outdoor mat class. She discovered the reformer soon after and was hooked (before the whole Pilates princess hype, she points out).
What she loves most about teaching is helping people understand their bodies better, challenge themselves without judgment and discover that Pilates is a lifelong learning curve. Even as an advanced student, there’s always something new to learn, she says.
But Christine’s biggest passion is surfing. Although the ocean still terrifies her and she hates sand, she says “my heart and soul are the happiest when I am on my board.” Since Belgium isn’t exactly known for its consistent break, she travels whenever she can. When she’s not chasing waves, you might find her at a techno rave (Sober. No, no alcohol either), looking for her next restaurant hotspot or at home with her three cats - although probably not in her kitchen, because she can’t cook to save her life (her words!).
Catch Christine on Wednesdays at 17:30 for her new class Power x Beats and check the app for her Pilates schedule!
Recover & Win
We have a history of rewarding commitment. Just ask Anouchka, who completed the Herculean task of of taking 50 classes at each of our locations and is now enjoying her free membership. For our next giveaway we’re setting the bar a little lower, however our price purse can rival with last year’s.
THE PRICE:a full option ‘Hotel August Experience’ for 2, including:- Signature room & breakfast- 4-course dinner incuding wines- 60 minute wellness treatment- 2 hours of private spa access
HOW TO WIN:Stokers has 7 longevity treatments: Sauna, ice bath, red light therapy, oxygen tank, hydrowave, lymphatic roller and a session with one of our longevity coaches. All of them are included in your membership and bookable in the app. Try all seven between today and the end of December and you’re automatically enrolled.
THE FINE PRINT- Your ice bath session has to be booked by a longevity coach to be eligible, so make sure you book your coaching session first.- The winner will be drawn at the beginning of next year.- No you don’t need a stamp card and no there are no other complicated rules, just book your treatments in the app and get started.
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! 
