Upcoming Events

RUN & RCOVR - Mental Health Awareness Day

📍 Brigade Fitness Unit 8, The Willows Business Park, Pattenden lane Marden TN12 9QJ

📅 Sat, 17 May 2025 09:00 - 11:00 BST. Doors at 8:45am

Join us for Mental Health Awareness Day — Saturday 17th May.

Come together with us to celebrate the launch of RCOVR and explore new ways to take care of your mental wellbeing.This year’s theme is Community — the very foundation BRIGADE was built on.

We’ll be hosting a variety of Run Clubs to suit all levels:

• 10K Run
• 5K Run
• Walk/Run Route for total beginners

You'll also be able to try out RCOVR’s brand-new wellness facilities with their taster offer of 15 minutes for just £5. Their facilities include:

• Infrared Saunas
• Ice Baths
• Steam Pods
• Compression boots
• And much more...

If you're keen to enhance your recovery in the wellness pods then make sure you bring your swimming kit and a towel - shower and changing facilities will be available!

We’re also excited to welcome Jo from Collective Psychology, who will be sharing insightful tips and tools for better mental health and we also welcome the Russet Runners a local running group in Marden.

There will be prizes up for grabs for the winners of our Erg challenge on the day which include;

1. The BRIGADE 6 Week Challenge worth £297
2. One months paid membership if you're already a BRIGADE member!
3. RCOVR membership to use their facilities
   Let’s move, recover, and support one another — together.

Please arrive at 8:45am for the event to start at 9am, we will wrap things up by 11am - coffee will be available to purchase from a coffee van!

Book your free space for our Mental Health Day event now!

The Resilient Body Retreat, Cold, Breath & Ferments

📍 HotRoxxSauna, Loddington Farm, Linton, Maidstone ME17 4AG, UK

📅 24 May 2025, 09:30 – 14:30 

Whether you're an athlete looking to enhance performance, or simply curious about innovative ways to support your well-being, this retreat is your chance to dive in—literally and figuratively.

What’s Included:

💧 Cold Water Immersion (15°C) – Discover the power of controlled cold exposure to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and sharpen your mental edge.
🔥 Sauna Therapy – Move between heat and cold to accelerate physical recovery and improve cardiovascular health.
🌿 Fermentation Workshop – Make your own jar of sauerkraut while learning how fermented foods improve digestion, immunity, and even endurance.
💨 Breathwork for Endurance & VO2 Max – Master techniques used by elite athletes to improve oxygen efficiency, increase stamina, and stay grounded under pressure.
🥗 Sit-Down Lunch & Talk – A gut-friendly, energy-boosting meal paired with an interactive discussion about the food you’re eating and why it matters.
🌀 Q&A & Reflection Circle – End the day with open conversation, expert insights, and community connection.

Schedule:

• 9:30 AM – Arrival, welcome, and set-up
• Morning – Breathwork, swimming & sauna therapy
• Midday – Sauerkraut fermentation workshop
• 1:30 PM – Nourishing sit-down lunch & talk
• Afternoon – Q&A, reflection, and closing circle

Who is this for?

Anyone ready to push their limits, recover smarter, and explore the connection between body and mind. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and an open heart.

⚡️ Spots are limited—reserve yours now and give yourself the reset you deserve.