Fitness, Pool & Community Programs in Downtown Buffalo
Welcome to the Buffalo JCC
Buffalo's Premier Fitness & Community Destination
Located on Delaware Ave, the Buffalo JCC (Holland Family Building) is a modern, welcoming space where fitness, family, and community come together.
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
Whether you’re lifting, swimming, cycling, or taking a class, you’ll find space to move and grow.
Focused on Fitness
Our expert trainers meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to be with encouragement, accountability, and programs designed just for you.
- 1:1, customized coaching
- Strength, endurance & mobility development
- Tailored fitness programming
- Nationally certified fitness professionals
- Evolt 360 Body Composition Scans for progress tracking
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
Ruth & Thomas Lippes 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
12
flat-screen media displays
Precor Ellipticals
6
flat-screen media displays
Precor Bikes
3
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
2
climb training
Rowers
4
2 Assault + 2 Peloton
Peloton Bikes
2
interactive cycling
Precor Resolute Strength Line
Full circuit of selectorized machines.
- Leg Press
- Leg Extension
- Leg Curl
- Adductor / Abductor
- Chest Press
- 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 platform 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 stations
- Dip pull-up assist station
- Dual pulley cable stations
- Seated pulley cable row
- Glute and hip thrust machine
- Incline and decline ab boards
Turf Area
Functional training space for speed, power, and conditioning.
• Plate-loaded sled
• Plyo boxes
• Ab benches
• Battle ropes
Stretching Area
• Floor mats
• TRUE Stretch cage
Personal Training Studio
Fully equipped, private, reserved training area for personal training clients.
Massage Therapy Room
Schedule an appointment with one of our experienced, licensed massage therapists.
Group Fitness Studios
- Dedicated Yoga / Pilates room
- Cycling studio featuring 23 Precor Crono bikes with Spivi immersive cardio theater system
- Spacious main group fitness class studio room