8th Day Gym - Functional Fitness

Fantastic experience: This gym is a family and has been my favorite gym for about 5 years now. The energy is always uplifting and encouraging. Highly encourage everyone to stop in!!

Fantastic experience: I joined 8th day about a year ago when I moved to Grand Rapids and couldn’t ask for a better gym. Between the options for CrossFit and more interval style classes and the number of class times they have a day, there’s something for everyone. The coaches are all knowledgeable and helpful. Love this gym.

Fantastic experience: This was my home. I weighed 288 pounds. As soon as I walked in I believed I can lose it all. I found the best coaches, mentors and friends I can call family. The best crossfit gym in MICHIGAN. I weight 180 pounds now after training here for 5 years.

Fantastic experience: I have been to a lot of gyms all over the country and this has to be the best gym I have ever been too. If I could give it more stars I would. All the coaches are awesome.

Fantastic experience: 1st and only crossfit gym I have been a part of, but I was looking for something more than your usual gym experience. Coaches took the time when I was new to make sure I felt comfortable with movements & workouts. Everyday brings a new challenge so it keeps things interesting. Wouldn't look for another gym as 8th Day gym and staff gives me everything I am looking for to stay active and healthy.

Fantastic experience: I was always a "never crossfit" type person and am so glad I took the opportunity to check out 8th Day. The community of people at 8th Day from coaches to members is absolutely incredible - welcoming, encouraging, helpful, and friendly are just a few ways I often describe it.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to 8th Day Gym on and off since 2012. Joe has started something great. He has create a great gym culture that supports everyone. He has hired great coaches that helps people meet their goals and stay healthy. It's a great place to workout.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the most exceptional gym I've ever been in. Everything from the sheer size of the facility and equipment to the care and upkeep, it is impressive. Now, factor in the coaching and programing is done by literally world-class athletes. Finally, surrounding all of this is an amazing community. Supportive, encouraging, welcoming community that is going to push you to do your best. While the "things" that make up the gym are fantastic, it's the spirit that make it exceptional.

Fantastic experience: Super welcoming community, experienced coaches, fun environment, and challenging programming. Love being apart of this gym!

Fantastic experience: Everyone is so welcoming! They program the work outs efficiently and the coaches are knowledgeable and they make sure you’re safe while doing the movements!

Fantastic experience: 8th day is a wonderful gym and fantastic community… the workouts are individually challenging and coaches are wise, supportive and give great advice to help guide every athlete at every level. I couldn’t recommend a business more.

Fantastic experience: The best gym I have been to. Great equipment, coaches, and most importantly members. Its a hot spot for making new connections 10/10

Fantastic experience: I’ve had a great experience at 8th day. I had never done CrossFit before starting here, and I’ve been impressed with the friendliness of the members, knowledge of the coaches and my personal results!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of the 8th Day Gym community since 2016. It continues to be a great experience. The coaches are professional and very attentive during classes, and I have improved my strength and skills. I highly recommend 8th Day Gym if you are looking for a community that supports all levels of fitness. Some of my best friends I met at 8th Day Gym.

Fantastic experience: I've been going to 8th day for about 8 months, and have been a CrossFitter for over 5 years. This gym is clean, big, unique, accommodating, equipped, fun, and competitive in the most approachable way. I'm proud to be a member at this gym!

Fantastic experience: 8th Day Gym is phenomenal. Fun and challenging workouts with incredible facilities and equipment. The staff work hard to make it top notch in every way possible. While all of these things make 8th Day Gym amazing, the community is what truly causes people to stay.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend 8th Day highly enough. The instructors are highly knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and accommodating to those at all levels of fitness. The culture/community of the gym is supremely positive. Everyone encourages each other to grow in a healthy, fun, competitive environment. You will be hard pressed to find another gym that will better help in achieving your personal fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: I started at 8th Day 2 years ago. The first day I was intimidated and unsure of this whole “CrossFit thing”. 2 years later 8th Day Gym has become an amazing community for me and my wife. I can’t say enough good about this place and the coaches and management. This gym has changed my life in a great way.

Fantastic experience: 8th Day is an amazing gym and community. Joined recently and wish I would've joined years ago. The training/coaching is top-notch and the results speak for themselves.

Fantastic experience: I started at 8th day this past year. I was always intimidated because I thought everyone was so fit and I would not be able to keep up...what I have found is that everyone is very fit!! BUT I have also found that everyone is also so welcoming, supportive and motivating! It's a gym that has created the culture of competing with yourself, not others and I really love that! It's challenging but approachable and I am disappointed that I let my own self doubt get in the way for as long as I did!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the Grand Rapids area. Excellent trainers, unique and challenging programming, with very reasonable prices. I plan to be a member for life.

Fantastic experience: I love everything about 8th Day: from the supportive community (that ranges from recreational to elite athletes), to the attentive coaching, to the consistent updating of the facility and equipment. This is my place.

Fantastic experience: I've been a working out at 8th Day for 3+ years. It's an incredible, supportive community with great coaches and great programming. I love it!

Fantastic experience: If you live in West Michigan this is your place. I’ve never seen a gym as cool as this one. The people were great, facilities were top notch and the amount of classes available gave me options throughout the day.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member here for almost ten years because it's a great community, which just happens to have outstanding coaches and top flight equipment. Nonetheless, Joe, the owner, is CONSTANTLY striving to improve. Could not recommend more.

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough about 8th day. Not only are the staff incredible, but I have made more progress in my fitness journey than any other gym that I have ever joined! I recommend this place to everyone I know looking in the area. Not to mention you develop some pretty cool friendships with the other members! If you’re looking for a great gym opportunity in the GR area, look no further!

Fantastic experience: I am probably the oldest person at 8th Day, 67 years old, having started in 2013. There is no better gym in western Michigan. The coaches care, work hard to be sure we work to our capacity, and are quick to modify the workout to each individual's level. The gym is big, clean, and very well equipped. We are a caring, lively community, and we genuinely like and support each other's efforts. I've visited Crossfit boxes and other kinds of gyms all over the country. 8th Day is one of the very best.

Fantastic experience: I'm not a cross fitter but this has become my gym-away-from home when I visit my company's office in Grand Rapids. Here's why: 1) the gym is well equipped with knowledgeable coaches and any piece of equipment you need. 2) the people are friendly. In or out of class you meet kind people at a range of fitness levels. 3) they aren't trying to nickel and dime you. It's not a cheap gym. It's an excellent gym. The value is there and they aren't trying to squeeze every last dollar from you because you brought a friend.

Fantastic experience: I just came back today after a long hiatus. I just love this place. I was so nervous I wanted to throw up on my way in. Once I got there I was instantly relieved once I ran into a familiar face, (shout out to Michelle!) The atmosphere, the people, the programming, the cleanliness… the list goes on of how awesome this place is. A true gem in Grand Rapids! <3 :)

Fantastic experience: The premier CrossFit/Functional Fitness facility in Michigan. I have called 8th Day "home" for many years and the friends/community built here will last forever.

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but great things to say about this gym. The community and workouts are the best in the area. Great people, great gym. If you’re looking for a new box, look no further!

Fantastic experience: Five Stars? No I wasn't probed to do so. I have been a member for years now and wouldn't change it. I think the two biggest reasons people don't go to a gym are: 1) intimidation, (buff guys, awkward stares, mirrors) and current ones current physical state. First 8th day isn't your standard gym atmosphere. It's an environment of learning with continual improvement. Most of the members are very professional and people you definitely wont mind spending an hour or your day with. 2) physical state. This is the best place to fix that. With scaling options and different techniques to get the journey underway. This gym will get you in shape. Keep in mind with that comes some muscle aches. Why go to the gym to not make a change? 8th day is a great place with seasoned veterans to get you moving and feeling your best. Dont take my word look at all the other reviews. Better yet give it a try. I did and am Glad I did. The only challenge I had when joining wasn't knowing where to go when arriving but most of the people were friendly and helped when I asked.

Fantastic experience: When I first looked into 8th Day I was a bit skeptical. I was nervous starting a new format (CrossFit) I had never tried. Also being a little older I thought I would not fit in. After about a month I was hooked! I love the energy, the coaching and the Pride that comes with being a member of your LOCAL gym. You can join the CrossFit classes or Bootcamp style classes. It’s also amazing having CrossFit Games athlete writing the Programs for each week! I absolutely love being a member of the 8th Day community.

Fantastic experience: 8th day was one of the many places that I dropped into while looking for a new home gym. 5+ years later I'm still hooked- really, it's just a part of my identity now. We have the best coaches, the coolest members, consistently superb programming, and Joe the owner SPOILS us (I can't stress this enough when comparing to all other CrossFit gyms I've been to, and for the same price) with constantly updating the equipment and copious amounts of it.

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough good things about this gym community! Been a member for over six years now. Excellent coaches and welcoming members!

Fantastic experience: I've been going for the past couple weeks now. I'm not the most fit or strong guy, but this place has made me feel comfortable to go at my own pace while still pushing me. I would highly recommend giving it a shot if you're looking for a healthy gym environment with classes.

Fantastic experience: 8th day is such an incredible community that my husband and I have been blessed to be a part of since 2017. Although CrossFit can be intimidating, it really is for everyone at 8th day. The coaches and members at 8th day always make everyone at every level feel loved, welcomed and accepted. You can scale to whatever degree you need, and they'll cheer you on with every step! In addition to the fitness we enjoy, we have made so many lasting friendships here and will always call 8th day our gym "home!"

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for 10+ years, and can't say enough good things about this gym. Great instructors, awesome people!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for years, and 8th Day has become an important part of my life. The equipment is top notch, the coaches are knowledgeable and the community is welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Hands down best gym and community I've experienced. Great programming, great coaches, top notch facility. Challenging mentally and physically. Members are encouraging and positive to each other. Place changed my life.

Fantastic experience: Editing my review to 5 stars. I visited 8th day years ago for a "BURN" class. I think it was 2018? It was probably 4/5 stars for me. Fast forward to 2022, and I needed a new gym after mine closed during the pandemic. I landed at 8th Day about a month ago, and I'm having a good time. I'm still figuring some things out, but I can update my review to 5 stars based on this: 1.) Welcoming environment. People are approachable and will talk to you! 2.) Clean and organized space. I love that they have a "Clean" and "Dirty" bucket for rags and lots of sprays around to keep the space tidy. Loads of equipment that is well kept. 3.) Good programming. It's so nice to have the whole week on Sunday so I can plan the days I'll make it in based on my schedule. The programming is challenging but approachable. 4.) Lots of class times! This was one of the main reasons I joined. The 7 AM is so convenient, and only a few gyms in the area have this class time. 5.) Great location. Parking in the AM has never been an issue for me. I am still getting to know the coaches, but Ryan has been awesome! I love that he provides some modifications and coaching tips during the workouts.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym. The workouts are challenging, fun, and well planned. The coaches are dedicated to improving your fitness. My fellow gym mates make this a place I want to be everyday!

Fantastic experience: This gym is one of the top 3 reasons we moved back to Grand Rapids. Great coaches, programming and the most innovative fitness facility you will ever see.

Fantastic experience: I love my gym!!! I've been to a lot of boxes and gyms, but none have the feel of 8th day. Joe is an inspiration to us all and sets the tone for friendly high level fitness with a heart for the community :)

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Was a “newbie” to a Crossfit based Gym and was slightly nervous. Felt comfortable and invited. If I had any questions all the coaches were super attentive and helped without question. I did the night classes 530-later. Awesome place honestly. Signing up soon! Cant wait!

Fantastic experience: Really fun atmosphere where you can meet great people or just put your head down and work hard. Programming is top notch, as are the coaches and facility!

Fantastic experience: I started in the Burn classes on a Groupon in 2017 and have now been in CrossFit a year and a half. 8th day has always been a steadfast environment, very friendly and community based. The encouragement I have gotten here and skills built (and gains) I will carry with me the rest of my life. There really is something for everyone for all skill sets. If you’re ever thinking of joining CrossFit I highly recommend trying 8th day.

Fantastic experience: Friendly people who work and work out here since day one! I attribute a lot of my self growth over the past year to stepping though the doors of 8th day and continuing to show up for myself. Such a great environment for bettering your health and having a group of people to push yourself further. Cannot express enough how much this aspect of my life has been bettered because of 8th day!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at 8th Day Gym for almost 5 years. It is a wonderful community of good people and great coaches who inspire and positively encourage me to give my best effort for each workout. I highly recommend joining to see for yourself.

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms ive joined in my life! Coach is super friendly and a great community. Pricing is also very competitive.

Fantastic experience: Amazing space. Owner was very kind and let us buy day passes to train in one of their giant rooms. Check it out!

Fantastic experience: Was in town for the day. Huge gym with all the equipment you could need or want. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Fantastic experience: it’s been so fun to get back to working our after the long lockdown. 8th Day has done an amazing job of providing all the space we need, good airflow, and clean equipment.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, amazing coaches, amazing rapport, high standards, outstanding ethics & integrity.

Fantastic experience: Great facility. I'd say best "crossfit" gym in GR!