Welcome to JCC Buffalo in Amherst
Amherst’s Premier Fitness & Community Destination
Set along the scenic Ellicott Creek, the Benderson Family Building, JCC Buffalo’s Amherst campus, is a dynamic space where wellness, connection, and community thrive.
A State-of-the-Art Fitness Experience
Our newly upgraded fitness center (May 2025) offers everything you need to train your way:
- Cardio machines, free weights, and strength equipment
- Two group fitness studios
- Dedicated cycling studio
- Personal training studio
- Indoor heated pool
- Full-size gymnasium
Whether you’re lifting, swimming, cycling, or taking a class, you’ll find space to move and grow.
Outdoor Summer Amenities
In the warm weather, enjoy access to our outdoor pool complex featuring:
- Multi-lane heated pool
- Children’s wading pool
- Four pickleball courts
- Beach volleyball courts
- Snack Shack
Perfect for families, fitness, and fun in the sun.
More Than a Gym
Membership includes access to a wide range of programs and experiences, including:
- Jewish Repertory Theatre, Western New York’s premier professional theatre
- Camp Centerland summer camp for children
- NAEYC-accredited Early Childhood Center
- Enriching after-school programs
Open to Everyone
JCC Buffalo is a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community center. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, you’ll find a place to belong here.
Join today and experience everything the JCC has to offer.
Equipment & Amenities
Hy & Marjorie Scheff Fitness Center
Explore our cardio equipment, strength machines, free weights, studios, and more.
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Cardio Equipment
Flat-screen displays on most units
Flat-Screen Entertainment + Screen Casting
Stream services, watch cable TV, or cast your smartphone directly to the screen for a fully personalized workout experience.
Precor Treadmills
14
flat-screen media displays
Precor Ellipticals
8
flat-screen media displays
Precor Bikes
6
upright & recumbent
Precor AMT Trainers
2
flat-screen media displays
NuStep Seated Ergometer
1
upper-body seated option
NuStep Adaptive Cross-Trainers
2
adaptive-friendly training
Dyaco Spirit Adaptive Treadmills
2
accessible support
Precor Stair Steppers
3
climb training
Rowers
4
2 Assault + 2 Peloton
Peloton Bikes
3
interactive cycling
Precor Resolute Strength Line
Full circuit of selectorized machines.
- Leg Press
- Leg Extension
- Leg Curl
- Adductor / Abductor
- Chest Press
- Lat Pulldown
- Chest Fly & Rear Delt
- Shoulder Press
- Triceps Press
- Biceps Curl
- Seated Calf Raise
- Ab Machine
Free Weight Area
Built for strength, power, and functional training.
- Power squat racks
- Standard Olympic plates and bumper plates
- Olympic bars, EZ curl bars, and trap bars
- Smith machine
- Dumbbells and kettlebells (2–100 lb)
- Flat-to-90° adjustable benches
- 90° seated shoulder press rack
- Flat bench press stations
- Lat pulldown and seated row station
- Dual pulley cable stations
- Seated pulley cable row
- Glute and hip thrust machine
- Incline and decline ab boards
- 45° plate-loaded leg press
Stretching Area
• Floor mats
• TRUE Stretch cage
Personal Training Studio
Fully equipped, private, reserved training area for personal training clients.
Racquetball Court
Reserve court time at our Member Services desk.
Group Fitness Studios
- Dedicated Yoga / Pilates room
- Cycling studio featuring 16 Keiser bikes
- Spacious main group fitness class studio room