Fitness Centers & Recreation

Students taking a yoga class at University at Buffalo.

Take a yoga class with your friends. Work out almost any time, day or night. Or go for a hike, right on campus. At UB, you can do it all. 

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Spring Break Hours

Residential Fitness will be closed from March 18-26 for spring break. We will reopen on Monday, March 27 at 11 a.m. 

Residence Hall Fitness Centers

Residential Fitness Center Hours
  Ellicott Complex
(Richmond Hall)		 Governors Complex
(Roosevelt Hall)		 South Campus Halls
(Goodyear Hall)		  
Monday 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM
 CLOSED  
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
 11AM-8PM
 CLOSED
  
Wednesday
 11AM-8PM
 11AM-8PM
 CLOSED  
Thursday 11AM-8PM
 11AM-8PM
 CLOSED
  
Friday
 11AM-8PM
 11AM-8PM
 CLOSED
  
Saturday 11AM-8PM
 11AM-8PM
 CLOSED
  
Sunday 11AM-8PM
 11AM-8PM
 CLOSED
  

Hours are subject to change, please check the fitness area for the most up-to-date information.

At your residence hall fitness center, you’ll find:

  • Treadmills
  • Cross-trainers
  • Steppers
  • Stationary bikes
  • Rowing machines
  • Free weights
  • Classes (spinning, strength, cardio, yoga and others)

Group Fitness

Fitness classes begin Monday, February 6, 2023

Location: Richmond Aerobics Room 271

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
1-1:40 p.m.
Bootcamp		 8-8:40 a.m.
Cardio**
 1-1:40 p.m.
Cardio**
 8-8:40 a.m.
Cardio**
 1-1:40 p.m.
Bootcamp
5-5:40 p.m.
Strength**
 12-12:40 p.m. 
Yoga**
 5-5:40 p.m.
Strength**
 12-12:40 p.m.
Yoga**
  
  4-4:40 p.m.
Spinning**
   4-4:40 p.m.
Spinning**
  

** Indicates the class is on-demand. These classes are offered live and in real-time, but the instructor will be virtual.

  • Classes are first come, first served and space is limited.
  • All classes are free to students with valid ID to swipe-in.
  • All students who attend a class the week of February 6 will receive a free water bottle.
View all spring 2023 group fitness classes for students

Res Fit Group Fitness Photo Gallery

Apartment Residents

Students in any of our apartments have access to campus fitness and recreation centers throughout UB, including including Alumni Arena and Clark Hall. 

  • South Lake Village Apartments: 5-minute walk to Alumni Arena
  • Flint Village Apartments: 10-minute walk to Alumni Arena
  • Creekside Village Apartments: 10-minute walk to Ellicott Complex Fitness Center, or take the free shuttle to Alumni Arena
  • Flickinger Village Apartments: Take the free shuttle to Alumni Arena

Campus Fitness Centers

Alumni Arena (North Campus)

  • Tennis courts
  • Soccer fields
  • Basketball courts (indoor and outdoor)
  • Indoor jogging track
  • 50-meter swimming pool
  • Fitness center

Clark Hall (South Campus)

  • Indoor basketball courts
  • 1/4 mile cinder jogging track
  • 25-meter swimming pool
  • Volleyball & badminton courts
  • Dance studio
  • Fitness center
See all facilities at Alumni Arena & Clark Hall
View schedules & learn more about fitness services at UB

Outdoor Recreation

Ready to enjoy the great outdoors? Go for a hike in Letchworth Woods, watch the wildlife at Lake LaSalle, or get some friends together at the stone patio behind Greiner Hall, which is available to all students who live on campus. (Please contact the Greiner Hall office to reserve the space. If you are looking to reserve the grill, you must acquire a food permit and provide at least 15 days advanced notice.)