EVF Performance & CrossFit Upper East Side

The coaches are knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely care about everyone’s progress—no matter your fitness level. The workouts are challenging but scalable, so you always feel pushed without feeling overwhelmed. The community here is what really sets it apart: supportive, welcoming, and encouraging from day one. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and has a great vibe that makes you actually want to show up

I’ve been coming to this gym over the last 20+ months and it’s been truly transformative on my body! The community is so warm, you’re competing only against yourself, the coaches are so helpful and observant — it’s really everything I didn’t realize I needed in a gym. My day one, I had literally never touched a barbell before and Coach Nim (shoutout!!) encouraged me to face my fears lol and it opened up a whole new sport to me. With almost no running plan and only regular CrossFit/EVF, I ran my fastest half-marathon to date last year. I fully attribute it to this gym. Other coaches I love: Gabriel is amazing, he makes the morning routines feel like a community, and Chris’s classes after work are super motivating and high energy (but they do get crowded fyi if that’s not your jam!). But you can’t go wrong, they’re all fantastic. If you’re female especially and unsure about exploring this type of exercise (HIIT, weights), give it a try! It’s super empowering 💛

I came all the way from NJ because of the amazing reviews for EVF Performance & CrossFit Upper East Side. And it absolutely lived up to every single one of them! Coach Joshua was a standout & incredibly knowledgeable (so friendly!) and motivating. You can tell he really cares about everyone in the room doing their best. The facility itself! Oh well organized and has everything you need for a great workout. The other members were friendly and supportive which made it easy to jump right in (sometimes gyms can feel cliquey but not here). Worth the trip from NJ & I’ll definitely be back!

EVF is an amazing gym with a really welcoming community. Since I moved to the city six months ago, I’ve been going regularly and have made so many new friends. The vibe is super friendly, which makes each visit enjoyable. What I love most about EVF is the personal attention from the coaches. They’re not just nice; they genuinely care about helping you learn new skills and improve your form. Unlike many gyms that focus on just getting you to show up, the coaches here really challenge you to grow while providing support along the way.

Absolute best workout experience. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the energy and sense of community. It’s not just a gym, it’s a place where people genuinely support each other and want to see one another improve! The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and motivating. They take the time to correct form, offer modifications when needed, and push you in a way that feels empowering, not intimidating. Whether you’re brand new to CrossFit or more experienced, they meet you where you are and help you get stronger every week. What really sets EVF apart is the community. Everyone is welcoming, encouraging, and positive. It makes showing up for early mornings or tough workouts so much easier when you’re surrounded by great people. If you’re looking for a gym that challenges you, supports you, and makes working out something you actually look forward to, EVF is it!!! Highly recommend!