I want to Thank this Gracious Gym for allowing me to participate this year in the 2021 MurphChallenge on Memorial Day. They made me feel welcomed , and encouraged me every bit of the way for my first time doing the weighted vest challenge. Thank you again.

I came here for open gym for a (oly-) weightlifting training session. Great facility, will come again

I also started here with absolutely zero experience with a CrossFit gym. I have been so impressed by how extremely warm, friendly, and kind all the coaches and other gym-goers are. Mark Griffin, in particular, brings a fantastic positive energy, friendliness, and great coaching to his classes. What I love about this gym is that it's incredibly welcoming, very "come as you are" with no pressure to keep up in the workouts. You do what you can and the coaches encourage but don't push you. 10/10 and very happy to have this gym community in the East Village.

I can't say enough great things about this CrossFit gym in the Lower East Side! The sense of community here is truly exceptional. From day one, I felt like I was part of a supportive and motivating family. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to helping each member achieve their fitness goals. They take the time to provide personalized guidance and ensure proper form, which has been crucial for my progress. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, this gym provides a welcoming environment to challenge yourself and grow. I've seen remarkable results since joining and credit both the amazing community and the expertise of the coaches. If you're looking for a place where your fitness journey will be both effective and enjoyable, this is the spot to be!

These guys are the best! Griff is the best coach!!

Love this gym so much. The community, and the coaching staff are top notch. Welcoming and challenging to individuals of all ability levels.

Very warm welcome, warm atmosphere, worth the detour

I’ve been going to this gym since it opened in 2013, and it’s easily the best gym & fitness community in all of Manhattan. The workouts are intense, and you *will* see results, but you’ll also get to be a part of a group of athletes (yes, you will become an athlete!) and coaches that care about your well-being in & out of the gym’s walls. A rare gem in NYC!

Awesome gym with great coaching and a great community. I've been going here for over 5 years and there's nothing in the neighborhood that even comes close.

I love Beast River! The coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful. The community around the gym is incredibly friendly. Most importantly I’ve seen amazing fitness results after joining!

Most welcoming community! The programming is so well done for its NYC footprint. Everyone is so supportive, I am a fitness coach myself, but I am not great at olympic lifting and I am very new to crossfit. They have been so helpful and supportive coaching me through the new movements, and you can always modify etc. My husband and I go and have meet some of the best people in the city being members here

Best place to workout and meet friends in the city!! I love that my workouts are waiting for me and the Coaches help me along the way. I’ve learned so much!

I was a member of CrossFit East River for almost 3 years, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from day one. The community is truly unparalleled. The coaching staff is very friendly and approachable. Throughout the years, I became more skilled, flexible, conditioned, and stronger. If you are looking for the perfect blend of competitive and fun, then CrossFit East River is the place for you!

On a good week I make it to class 4-5 days a week. I’ve been a member of CFER for over 2 .5 years. I’ve gotten considerably stronger and have been getting a lot of comments on how slim I look. The coaches all give great feedback and make class fun! There is a great, supportive tribe of cross fitters at this gym! I order a few meals a week from Kettlebell Kitchen, which is delivered fresh to the gym twice a week. The owners are always around and are passionate about their gym; they regularly take and teach class and always pop in to be available for questions.

Beast River fitness is the place that introduced me to CrossFit. I was a person who never would have tried it - absolutely no CrossFit for me. However, a friend brought me one morning and I’ve come almost every day since then. It was important to me that it is clean, covid-safe, and that the coaches are knowledgeable & helpful. It consistently hits every single marker! The coaches know what they’re talking about, they’ll scale every exercise for you if you need it, and it is CLEAN! 100/10 would recommend - thanks!!

2021 marks my 6th year as a member and I’ve never been more impressed with the team at Beast River than in the last year. From the high level of safety precautions around Covid-19, to the adapted workouts outdoors and with limited equipment, the coaches and staff kept it going for all of us. And now that we’re back in the gym, face masks and small classes with lots of space and cleaning are the name of the game. It’s always been a part of our culture to look out for one another and during the pandemic, even more so. So grateful for the gym, coaches, staff, and community!

I started CrossFit at Beast River with zero experience and was welcomed into the community right away. The best part of my day is coming into the box and working out with fellow BR members: sharing film recommendations and travel plans as we stretch; cheering on others as we finish the WOD; and encouraging one another after a great workout. The supportive community at Beast River motivates me to challenge myself to get stronger and makes me anticipate going to the gym for a WOD. I never thought I’d love class-based workouts until I joined BR. The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and helpful. The gym has great equipment, and belts available to help you get that PR 💪, and the tight-knit community is what will keep you coming back! BR is a fun, inclusive environment. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Welcoming community and helpful coaches. WODs were challenging and fun, for all fitness levels and goals. Enjoyed the classes and can't recommend this place enough!

Beast River has been a staple of my New York community since I moved here over two years ago. I have been a daily attendee since my first week here. The gym was incredibly adaptable during COVID while also ensuring we had a safe environment. The team and community is the best! can’t recommend highly enough.

I can't tell you how much I loved Beast River while I was a member there for 5+ years. Beast River is a lovely community, where the members & staff are friendly and genuinely care about one another. It's a real 'locals' gym where people know your name and will say hi when you run into them in the streets. It's one of the reasons I stayed living in the neighborhood for so long. From a fitness and skills perspective, I progressed considerably at Beast River. The coaches are attentive and will give you good cues and progression recommendations so you can build your skills. I started not being able to do a pull up and left being able to do bar muscle ups, handstand push ups, double unders (even got one or two triples!) and all sorts of other fun party tricks. My cardio fitness improved greatly and I never felt (or looked) better while going there. Whether you're visiting and need a friendly gym to drop into, or looking to explore new avenues for fitness, Beast River is a great choice. Enjoy!