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. 

On this page:

Residence Hall Fitness Centers

Residential Fitness Center Hours
  Ellicott Complex
(Richmond Hall)
Governors Complex
(Roosevelt Hall)
South Campus Halls
(Goodyear Hall)
 
Monday 9AM-9PM 9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
 
Tuesday 9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
 
Wednesday
9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
 
Thursday 9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
 
Friday
9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
9AM-9PM
 
Saturday 12PM-9PM
12PM-9PM
12PM-9PM
 
Sunday 12PM-9PM
12PM-9PM
12PM-9PM
 

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 will resume August 28, 2023.

The schedule for fall group fitness classes will be announced later in the summer.

Location: Richmond Aerobics Room 271

  • Classes are first come, first served and space is limited.
  • All classes are free to students with valid ID to swipe-in.
Day Time Class Description
Monday 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 30' Morning Muscle Melt
Monday
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. SpinFusion: Ride, Sweat and Energize
Monday
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Mindful Movement Mat Class
Monday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Zen Zone
Tuesday 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 30’ Hiit Bodyweight Blast
Tuesday 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Burn and Build Bootcamp
Tuesday 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Spinning
Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Zen Zone
Wednesday 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. SpinFusion: Ride, Sweat and Energize
Wednesday
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Burn and Build Bootcamp
Wednesday
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Mindful Movement Mat Class
Wednesday
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Zen Zone
Thursday 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. 30’ Morning Muscle Melt
Thursday
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. 30’ Hiit Bodyweight Blast
Thursday
6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Spinning
Friday
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zen Zone
Saturday  12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zen Zone
Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zen Zone

Fitness Class Descriptions

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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
Attention Graduate/Professional Students:

Please note, there is a fee to use the Alumni Arena and Clark Hall recreation facilities. For more information on these facilities, visit the UB Recreation website.

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

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.)