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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Residence Hall Fitness Centers

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

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 January 29, 2024.

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

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 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Burn & Build Bootcamp with Coach Liz
Monday
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. SpinFusion: Spin & Lift with Couch Liz
Monday
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Open Gym
Monday 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.  Mindful Movement Mat Class
Monday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Open Gym
Tuesday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 30' Bodyweight Blast with Coach Liz
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open Gym
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Spinning
Wednesday 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.  SpinFusion: Spin and Lift with Coach Liz
Wednesday
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Burn & Build Bootcamp with Coach Liz
Wednesday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Open Gym
Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Mindful Movement Mat Class
Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Open Gym
Thursday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 30' Morning Muscle Melt with Coach Liz
Thursday
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Muscle Mastery with Justin
Thursday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Open Gym
Thursday
6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Spinning
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Open Gym
Saturday 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Agile Athlete Workout with Justin
Saturday  3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Open Gym
Sunday 12:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Open Gym

Fitness Class Descriptions

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
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.)