At Centripetal CrossFit, our mission is to not only help you get into the best shape of your life, but to also effectively answer any and all questions you may have about our business or our CrossFit workouts.

Check out some of our most frequently asked questions below, and for any questions you can’t find the answer for here, feel free to give our team a call. Contact us today.

General Business Information

Q: Where is your CrossFit gym located?

A: Centripetal CrossFit is located at 3000 Airport Drive, Hangar 301 in Erie, close to the Erie Municipal Airport. You can find us on the intersection of Baseline Road and Airport Drive — east of Interstate 25.


Q: What types of training programs do you offer?
A: We offer an array of training programs for you to choose from that best fits your schedule and personal preference, including the following:

  • CrossFit Group Training
  • Mobility
  • Personal Training
  • Skills Clinics
  • Community Events
  • Team Camps

Q: What times are your group classes?
A: You can find our schedule of group fitness class times here.


Q: How much does personal training cost at your CrossFit gym?
A: Our personal training sessions can cost anywhere between $60 and $85 an hour.


Q: What types of membership options do you offer?
A: If you’re looking for a monthly membership to our gym, we offer 6-month, 12-month and 18-month memberships. Call us today for more details about membership costs.

FAQs About CrossFit

Q: What exactly is CrossFit?
A: CrossFit is a type of exercise routine or fitness program that focuses on improving the health and fitness of individuals of all ages and physical activity backgrounds. Basically, we combine cardiovascular exercises and weight-lifting exercises to help you get fit.


Q: How many times a week should you do CrossFit?

A: Depending on your health and fitness goals, we recommend taking a CrossFit class anywhere between two and five times a week.


Q: What is a typical CrossFit workout?
A: CrossFit workouts consist of four main elements: a warm-up, the WOD (workout of the day), skill-strength training and a cool-down.


Q: Is CrossFit safe?

A: Absolutely. Our experienced and certified coaches will provide you with thorough instruction on all exercises, and we make it our goal to help you avoid any potential injuries.


Q: Do I need to be in shape to start CrossFit?
A: No! CrossFit is designed for individuals of any physical activity background, whether you’re a former college athlete or someone that has never had a regular workout routine and simply wants to shed a few pounds.


Q: What if I can’t do an exercise listed in the WOD?
A: Don’t worry about it. We provide modifications for all our workouts to allow both beginners and experienced athletes to train together. We can always find an alternative exercise for you that will help you achieve the same results.


Q: How long does a CrossFit workout last?
A: An average CrossFit group class lasts about one hour.


Q: When was CrossFit founded?

A: CrossFit was founded by Greg Glassman in 2000 in Santa Cruz, Calif.


Contact Our CrossFit Gym Today

As always, please let us know if you have any further questions. Our experienced coaches can help you achieve your health and fitness goals — no matter what they may be. Call us today for more information.