{"id":6256,"date":"2025-12-19T16:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/december-news-update-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:39:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:39:36","slug":"december-news-update-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/en\/december-news-update-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"December News Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id6254_488950-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6254_488950-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id6254_488950-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id6254_488950-50 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id6254_488950-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id6254_488950-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id6254_488950-50 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83{text-align:center;}.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6254_f88d99-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6254_f88d99-83\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">STOKERS by The Brick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We are very excited to announce that\u00a0<strong>this spring<\/strong>\u00a0we are opening your newest location!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think\u00a0<em>serene training<\/em>, longevity, wellness, co-working, matcha &amp; healthy food, in a space more social club than gym. Housed in a high-end historic\u00a0<strong>Anversa<\/strong>\u00a0renovation, this new venue in \u2018t Groen Kwartier will be the perfect addition to your The Brick universe.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image6254_f99969-9e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6254_f99969-9e size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-1200x800.webp\" alt=\"STOKERS by The Brick nieuwe locatie Groen Kwartier Antwerpen\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone can sit back &amp; relax \u2014 it\u2019s included in your membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all we\u2019re saying. For now.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_359f90-e9 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_359f90-e9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6254_359f90-e9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">10 YEARS THE BRICK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But it doesn\u2019t stop there for 2026, it will also be an anniversary year.\u00a0We want to thank everyone who was a part of The Brick these last years so the whole of 2026 will be full of special events, classes &amp; parties in celebration of this monumental birthday. We will reveal all upcoming festivities as we go.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image6254_5cebb3-ce .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6254_5cebb3-ce size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dim.mcusercontent.com\/cs\/e102cd56754836a29924766ff\/images\/48501896-a0b1-c5b7-7d19-be292fb12076.jpeg?dpr=2&amp;rect=0%2C593%2C1824%2C1824&amp;w=612&amp;h=612\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First up is a special social run to start 2026 the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So join our coaches!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Date: Saturday 3\/1\/26<br>Hour: 10:30&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance: 5 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting point: in front of The Brick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody welcome as it\u2019s a social run!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring your runner friends, even if they are not a member.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also your first chance to earn the new exclusive 10 years sticker for your phone, laptop <br>or The Brick water bottle!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_bac5b7-03 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_bac5b7-03 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6254_bac5b7-03\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">INDEXATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Indexation means\u00a0<strong>adjusting a price, wage, or other value based on the changes in another price or composite indicator of prices<\/strong>. Indexation can be done to adjust for the effects of inflation, cost of living, or input prices over time, or to adjust for different prices and costs in different geographic areas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we move into the new year,&nbsp;<strong>The Brick<\/strong>&nbsp;memberships will be adjusted in line with the official health index. For 2026, this will result in an increase of&nbsp;<strong>2.2%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This adjustment is applied only&nbsp;<strong>once per year<\/strong>&nbsp;and only affects members who have been with&nbsp;<strong>The Brick<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>more than one year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Visit Pedi Perfect Clinic at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c3f733b4c4359d:0x2bc89cc1562f646a?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:8290&amp;ictx=111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amerikalei 173, 2000 Antwerpen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_cfda4c-46 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_cfda4c-46 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6254_cfda4c-46\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>CLOSING TIME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to note our adjusted closing times this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25\/12 and 1\/1 are our annual closing days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>On 24\/12 and 31\/12 we will be open from 06:30 until 16:00.<br>All locations will have adjusted shedules for classes on these days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These can be found in your app as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/e102cd56754836a29924766ff\/images\/59cc2d90-56ae-776b-abad-0a4ee83ac439.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_a9be79-cc .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_a9be79-cc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6254_a9be79-cc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>HAPPY HOLIDAYS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All that\u2019s left is to wish you all a fantastic end of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one in the books. Heavier lifts, better habits, and some truly questionable burpee decisions. And through it all, you showed up \u2014 consistently, relentlessly, often still sore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year alone, you clocked&nbsp;<strong>216,216 hours of classes<\/strong>. A record. That\u2019s commitment. That\u2019s consistency. That\u2019s a lot of work done, together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So as the year winds down, thank you \u2014 for training hard, supporting each other, and making&nbsp;<strong>The Brick<\/strong>&nbsp;more than just a gym.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image6254_85e028-63 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6254_85e028-63 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/e102cd56754836a29924766ff\/images\/89fa2313-ac17-ce5c-9ce1-bc6e3ade9655.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the next days bring rest, travel, family chaos, too much food, or all of the above: enjoy it. Recharge properly. You\u2019ve earned it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>We\u2019ll be right here \u2014 lights on, plates ready \u2014 when you\u2019re back.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy holidays,<br><strong>Team The Brick<\/strong><br><em>Build your life. Then enjoy it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_dd8555-1d .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6254_dd8555-1d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6254_dd8555-1d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">CURATED PLAYLISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the perfect soundtrack to power through your next session? We\u2019ve got you covered! Check out The Brick\u2019s curated\u00a0<strong>Spotify playlists<\/strong>, designed to match every workout, from high-intensity strength training to those zen Pilates sessions. Whether you\u2019re 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!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image6254_bb276a-c6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image6254_bb276a-c6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:360px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image6254_bb276a-c6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image6254_bb276a-c6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image6254_bb276a-c6 figure{max-width:360px;}.kb-image6254_bb276a-c6 .image-is-svg, .kb-image6254_bb276a-c6 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image6254_bb276a-c6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6254_bb276a-c6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/user\/cahes3i45gehsxkczenxhxzaa?si=9f8231bf3ad64453\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/e102cd56754836a29924766ff\/images\/f1b0ba4c-7ce9-f328-f949-349f7b496e8c.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>This month features two fine selections:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image6254_c7192a-e9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6254_c7192a-e9 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/07p4lcrdnGAIQZe3gQ3Ozw?si=3eb954742a3742c6\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/e102cd56754836a29924766ff\/images\/f99af811-cc61-f842-91ba-20f0c233b851.jpeg\" alt=\"April News Update 2025\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image6254_a3e2e7-53 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image6254_a3e2e7-53 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-1200x800.webp\" alt=\"STOKERS by The Brick nieuwe locatie Groen Kwartier Antwerpen\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thebrick.backup.popeye.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stokers-the-brick-new-location-groen-kwartier-antwerp_upsc.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STOKERS by The Brick. 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