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:

ResFit Thanksgiving Break Hours

Richmond, Governors and Goodyear:

Centers will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 26.

Centers will remain closed through Sunday, Dec 1. 

Regular hours will resume Monday, Dec 2 at 9 a.m.

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 p.m. - 9 p.m.
12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
 
Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
12 p.m. - 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

Sign up for classes on UBLinked.

Walk-ins welcome.

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 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Burn & Build Bootcamp with Liz
Monday
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Yoga for Student Well-Being with Tara
     
Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Morning Muscle Melt with Liz
Tuesday 6:00 - 6:50 p.m. Cycle Pedal Power
     
Wednesday 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Burn & Build Bootcamp with Liz
Wednesday
6:00 - 6:50 p.m. Cycle Pedal Power
     
Thursday 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Morning Muscle Melt with Liz
Thursday
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Yoga for Student Well-Being with Tara
     
Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.  Open Gym
     
Saturday  noon - 9 p.m.
Open Gym
     
Sunday noon - 9 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.)