Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo- Downtown - Buffalo, New York

Lailen H.

Buenas quisiera saber cuál es el costo para llevar al niño a baloncesto y aparte hacer ejercicio yo

Bernadette D.

I love this place. Other gyms that we have belonged to felt more like a business. This place really does feel like a community. We have been members for 2 months. So far we have enjoyed the heated pool and the gym. Last night we attended a wonderful cooking class that was taught by Errol. I can't wait for next month's class.

Timothy P.

Editing after remodel: Don't like this gym anymore. Only one bench, less machines, a lot of wasted space in the layout with a too short to use short sled area, lost the straight angle Smith, basically only one machine per body part.

Unfortunately it's the only gym in the area and it's still worth the 1-2x a month I go when I don't want to drive to Catalyst.

I really enjoy this gym. It's very clean and the staff is friendly. Would be nice if it was a bit larger and they had more equipment & machines.

Am

I've been coming to this gym for around a month now and it's pretty great. I really like that they have a separate gym and spinn room. I haven't been able to check out any classes other than random spin ones but I look forward to it

Diris J.

When I walked into the community gym, I was greeted by the front desk girl in a manner that was both rude and unprofessional. Her attitude was dismissive and unwelcoming, which left a negative impression on my visit.

I believe in the importance of maintaining a positive and courteous environment, especially in a community space. I hope this matter can be addressed to ensure a better experience for all members in the future.

Burgundy

My friend introduced me to JCC& it's a great place where one can relax& learn about healthful living... and at YOUR pace. I have bought some of their merch. A jacket&book-niiiiice& helpful;exactly like the employees&the members. I do not work there-it's truly a great place2 consider. I ride my bike down Delaware&love that place.

Karma K.

Was so excited to come tour the facility today and hopefully get a membership for my daughter & I, she loved the facility! However, they don’t offer one adult/one child. My husband owns a business and does not have the time to accompany us during the week. I asked if they could do anything and they said you have to get a family plan.. Which is $80 a month. I can’t suffice paying for an extra person for nothing. I am right around the corner in the preservation district and do a lot for my community. Thought this would have been a perfect fit. So bummed.

G I.

Joining a fitness center can be intimidating if you’re not in the best shape or don’t own the latest brand of activewear. Fortunately, that’s not the case at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, which has one of the best gyms in Western New York. By “best,” I mean well-equipped, clean and well-organized, and reassuringly down-to-earth. Established in 1948, the JCC has two locations: the Benderson Family Building, about a 20- minute drive from Buffalo, and the Holland Family Building, a 5-minute drive to downtown.

The Holland gym has a combination of cardio machines, including ellipticals, stationary bikes, treadmills, and rowing machines, as well as weight machines and free weights. There are also plenty of classes, though I haven’t taken advantage of one yet.

The fitness staff are friendly and there to help and encourage you, not browbeat you. You might also experience a laidback camaraderie with your fellow exercisers—people of various ages and walks of life, sweating side-by-side in unspoken solidarity. Most of us aren’t training for the Olympics—we simply want to reclaim muscle tone, maintain a healthy weight, release stress, and maybe add a few years to our lives.

If you want to take care of yourself, I encourage you to try the JCC. And if you’re a parent with young kids, check out the preschool. My daughter went through the preK program, and she thrived. She even learned how to swim in the JCC pool as a toddler.