For the Community

As a member of the community, you can purchase a Recreation Membership that will include access to Recreation Facilities on North and South Campus. After purchasing a membership, you will need to provide your Recreation Permit Card to gain access to these benefits.

Open Recreation times vary week to week depending on scheduled events. Open Recreation can include Open Swim in Alumni Arena or Clark Hall Pool and Open Gym in carious gym spaces in Alumni Arena or Clark Hall. Open Gym time can be used to play basketball, badminton, soccer and a variety of other activities.

The Bulls Team Shop is an athletic retail store located on the first floor of Alumni Arena, directly across from the Fitness Center. If you need Buffalo Bulls branded shorts, t-shirts, sweats, hats and more, stop by and pick up your UB Bulls gear today!

The American Heart Association maintains a training center through a partnership with the University at Buffalo, Recreation Services Department located at Clark Hall, South Campus.

All incoming medical students, current exercise science and nursing majors need BLS certification (or Red Cross equivalent.) Heartsaver does NOT meet this requirement.

Classes are held on select Monday evenings, Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings, depending on the type of class being offered.

Basic Life Support (BLS) classes are offered:

• Monday  |  6:00pm - 10:00pm
• Saturday  |  9:00am - 1:00pm

Heartsaver CPR/AED classes are offered:

• Tuesday  |  6:00pm - 10:00pm

Any additional classes, as well as any closures or cancellations, will be listed on the registration form.

Payments may be made at the beginning of class, at the class site by check, cash, money order, or credit card.

UB Recreation offers a variety of Group Fitness classes every semester. Group exercise is typically described as exercise performed by a group of individuals led by an instructor. A variety of group exercise formats exist and they all offer a variety of benefits you might miss out on if you choose to work out on your own.

Some of the benefits include exposure to a social and fun environment, a safe and effectively designed workout, a consistent exercise schedule, an accountability factor for participating in exercise, and a workout that requires no prior exercise knowledge or experience.

Sign-up for a Group Fitness Permit online by submitting the Group Fitness Permit Request Form. Permits are available for pick-up and payment at Recreation Member Services on North Campus at 175 Alumni Arena 2 business days following form submission.*

Group Fitness Permits can also be purchased in-person at Recreation Member Services on North Campus at 175 Alumni Arena or on South Campus at 113 Clark Hall.*

*Must bring valid photo ID and be 18+ or accompanied by parent/guardian.

A Group Fitness Permit can be used for any and all group fitness classes offered for the semester at either campus. Check the Group Fitness Class Schedule for current offerings.

Personal training is one-on-one or group instruction that incorporates exercise screening, goal setting, and health education.  Following a fitness consultation, a trainer will design a challenging workout routine specifically designed for your individual needs.  Your trainer will be there is instruct you on proper technique, introduce you to exercise that target your specific goals, and motivate you towards your full potential.

Individual Personal Training is a one-on-one program specific to you and your goals, but all of our programs include fitness (strength, endurance, power, cardiovascular and flexibility training), nutrition coaching and wellness coaching.

Open to everyone 18+.

1-HOUR SESSIONS

• 10 Sessions  |  $320
• 5 Sessions  |  $175
• 1 Session  |  $50

If you are new to exercise or our Fitness Center this may be a great way to get started on your fitness journey. A fitness program includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training and flexibility exercises. Work with one of our certified personal trainers for about an hour to develop a 6-week fitness program for you to follow. You will learn how to complete each exercise safely and effectively as well as how to progress your plan over the next 6 weeks.

Program Includes:

• Establishing workout goal
• Orientation to equipment and exercises
• Progressive weekly workout plan

6-Week Fitness Program  |  $75

UB Recreation offers Group Swim Lessons for those who are building upon their skills and wish to be among other students and Private Swim Lessons for those who prefer individual instruction (one-to-one with a swim instructor) throughout the year.

Regardless of whether its group or private swim lessons, UB Aquatics swim instructors use an exciting approach to help swimmers of all ages develop a love of the water.