Criterion Fitness

The Verdict on Criterion Fitness

Suits visiting athletes and locals who want small, coach-led functional fitness sessions. Check the schedule first, since classes run only at set times on set days, with one Saturday class at 9:15am.

Best for: Visiting athletes, Functional fitness, Small group training

Equipment & Climate

A third-party Instagram profile describes it as a garage fitness gym (source 7). A research note reports air conditioning (source 13). Sources give no details on rigs, platforms or floor space.

Schedule & Drop-In Rules

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 5:30am, 12:10pm and 4:30pm. Tuesday and Thursday: 12:10pm and 4:30pm. Saturday: 9:15am. Doors open 15 minutes before each class.

Pricing Notes

Official Plans & Pricing page (source 2) lists: Drop In $15; Punch Card 5 visits $50 valid one month; Punch Card 10 visits $100 valid one month; Limited membership $85 per month (up to 3 classes per week); Individual Unlimited $110 per month with 3 month minimum commitment; Couple's Unlimited $150 per month with 3 month minimum; Family $180 per month; K-12 teacher/student $95 per month valid 12 months; SPS HRA Employee $42 per month after reimbursement terms. Official home page (source 1) says the first class is free. A third-party Facebook post (source 4) reports $42 per month for educators. A research note (source 13) reports a $20 USD drop-in, which conflicts with the official $15 price. A third-party AI overview (source 11) repeats $15 but is not an official source.

Coaching

Certified trainers lead classes. The site says the coach-to-athlete ratio is higher than most local gyms. Class size and coaching languages are not stated.

Good to Know

First class

Official home page says the first class is free^[1]

Class start

Doors open 15 minutes before each class and classes start on time^[3]

Equipment cleaning

Team cleans equipment used at the end of every session^[3]

Address

2335 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO 65804^[1]

Phone

(417) 860-0254^[1]

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