SV
14 YRS
Head of strength
Sasha Volkov
Former Russian national team lifter. Coaches compound lifts and programs the barbell floor.
DUMBO · Brooklyn · Members onlyFloor open — --:--:--
MERIDIAN.
An athletic club for strength, combat, and recovery. No mirrors, no music, no monthly challenges — just four thousand square feet, twelve coaches, and a door that closes behind you.
ON THE FLOOR · 07:42
FRAME · 0042
68 York Street, DUMBO Brooklyn
247Active members
12Coaches in rotation
4,200Square feet in DUMBO
9Years at 68 York
Manifesto · 01
We are not
a gym. Three rooms, one door.
IRoom 01
Strength
Barbell-first programming. Five compound lifts, tracked each visit, written in pencil on the wall and in code on your phone. Progress is measured in kilos, not vibes.
IIRoom 02
Combat
Boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ under three head coaches with competitive records. No ego rolls. The ring is full every session.
IIIRoom 03
Recovery
Sauna, contrast plunge, soft-tissue work. Not an amenity — part of the program. The floor is open until midnight, seven days a week.
“You come here because you've decided something. We don't sell motivation. We open the doors at five and close them at midnight.”
Sasha Volkov · Head of strength · Since 2017Programs · 02
Eight programs.
One standard.
- 01The LiftStrength55′All levels
- 02Standing ConditioningMetcon40′Intermediate
- 03Ring WorkBoxing50′Intermediate
- 04GrappleBJJ / Wrestling60′All levels
- 05Quiet HourMobility45′All levels
- 06The Long RunEndurance60′Intermediate
- 07Private Coaching1:160′Any
- 08Recovery LabSauna / PlungeOPENSelf-guided
All times 5:30 — 23:30. Members reserve via the app 48 hours ahead.See this week →
Program 03
Featured · Ring Work
Three rounds of technique, three of work. Headgear provided. Mouthguards at the counter.
05:30 — THE LIFT07:00 — RING WORK08:30 — QUIET HOUR12:00 — STANDING CONDITIONING13:30 — PRIVATE17:00 — GRAPPLE18:30 — THE LIFT20:00 — RECOVERY LAB21:30 — THE LONG RUN05:30 — THE LIFT07:00 — RING WORK08:30 — QUIET HOUR12:00 — STANDING CONDITIONING13:30 — PRIVATE17:00 — GRAPPLE18:30 — THE LIFT20:00 — RECOVERY LAB21:30 — THE LONG RUN05:30 — THE LIFT07:00 — RING WORK08:30 — QUIET HOUR12:00 — STANDING CONDITIONING13:30 — PRIVATE17:00 — GRAPPLE18:30 — THE LIFT20:00 — RECOVERY LAB21:30 — THE LONG RUN05:30 — THE LIFT07:00 — RING WORK08:30 — QUIET HOUR12:00 — STANDING CONDITIONING13:30 — PRIVATE17:00 — GRAPPLE18:30 — THE LIFT20:00 — RECOVERY LAB21:30 — THE LONG RUN
This week · 03
Week of 20 — 26 Apr
Time
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
05:30
07:00
12:00
17:30
19:00
20:30
Hover a class for details. Reservations open 48 hours ahead.How membership works →
The corner · 04
Four principals.
Twelve coaches behind them.
MR
19 YRS
Combat · Boxing / BJJ
Marcus Reyes
Professional boxer, 17-2. Brown belt in BJJ under Renzo Gracie. Runs the ring and the mats.
JK
8 YRS
Conditioning · Endurance
Jade Kim
2:38 marathoner. Programs metcon, sprint work, and the Long Run. Won't let you quit early.
DP
11 YRS
Recovery · Mobility
Daniel Park
PT, fascia specialist. Runs Quiet Hour and the Recovery Lab. Can tell why your squat is off.
All coaches hold active certifications and publish annual case studies.Full roster →
Inside Meridian · 05
Four thousand
two hundred square feet.
4,200
Square feet
14
Platforms & racks
1
Full ring + 2 heavy bags
24°C
Year-round floor temp
Membership · 06
Three ways
in.
Tier 01Class access
Core
$185/mo
- Unlimited group classes
- Recovery Lab access
- App-based booking 48h ahead
- Locker with daily reset
Most chosen
Tier 02Open floor, any hour
All-access
$325/mo
- Everything in Core
- Open-floor strength 05:30 — midnight
- Quarterly private session with SV
- Guest pass each month
Tier 031:1 coaching, programmed
Private
$1,400/mo
- Everything in All-access
- Two 60-min sessions / week with a principal
- Programmed lifts + check-ins in the app
- Blood-panel review twice a year
Month-to-month. No initiation fee. Pause any time with 10 days' notice.Memberships capped at 300 · 247 active
Referred by · 07
Press,
and the people who know.
“The last serious training floor in New York. No screens, no classes named after feelings.
GQ2025
“Meridian programs like a small-country federation. You can see it in the platforms.
Men's Health2024
“A 4,200-sqft argument that a gym can be a cultural institution.
New York Times2024
“The strongest recovery room in the borough. Worth the wait on the list.
Esquire2023
Visit · 08
68 York Street,
DUMBO · Brooklyn.
Address68 York Street
DUMBO, Brooklyn
11201
DUMBO, Brooklyn
11201
Call
+1 718 555 0117
Email
trial@meridian.example
Floor hours
05:30 — 00:00 · Mon–Fri
07:00 — 22:00 · Sat–Sun
Nearest
F · York St · 4 min
A · C · High St · 9 min
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