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December 2023 by Madelyne Kamens
Nickel City Athletics truly is the best gym in Buffalo! All of the coaches are so helpful and knowledgeable, and the entire community is always so welcoming and makes you feel like you belong no matter where you are in your fitness journey. You come for the fitness but stay for the awesome people you meet along the way!
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December 2023 by Kevin Ryan
NCA is the best gym out there for it's community/people, programming, motivation, and coaching. tl;drAt NCA the workout programming and environment are great for all levels of experience and skill. As a former athlete with many lingering injuries, fitness was becoming a constant barrage of battling injuries and lack of motivation. At NCA I've found new motivation and levels to my fitness; thanks to great coaches leading proper (targeted) warm-ups, re-visiting/re-learning proper lifting form, friendly competition, and an incredible community of people. The members are always encouraging and the coaches are fantastic. It doesn't matter what you're looking for in your fitness journey, you'll find support for it here (and even if you don't know what you're looking for, chances are you'll find that here too)
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April 2023 by ashwini nikumbh
I relocated to Buffalo for work and was looking for group fitness class that would give me more personal experience. I found Nickel City through google and decided to join it. I liked all the gym staff, they made me feel welcome. Loved classes of Julia and Lara, they were very patient with the beginner like me. Definitely recommend if you are looking for more personal experience and fun fitness classes at a reasonable price.
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April 2023 by Adrianne Lunau
NCA is seriously a 10/10 establishment. The community here is second to none. Wether you are just starting your fitness journey, have been working out forever, or have taken a break and want to get back into it, this is the place for you. The coaches here are so supportive and welcoming and give you the one on one attention you need in group classes to make you feel safe and comfortable with all the movements. I have found such an incredible community here and am so grateful for all the friends I have made! I’ve never experienced such a kind and supportive atmosphere in fitness before and will never need to look anywhere else.
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February 2023 by Jake Spitler
I would give more stars if I could!I had been wanting to join a gym for a while, and wanted to support a local place--I was looking around for places online and stumbled on Nickel City Athletics. I honestly could not be happier that I found it. Amazing owner, amazing coaches, amazing people all around! I was SUPER nervous to start because I hadn't set foot in a gym in at least 6 or 7 years, but skill or experience level didn't matter whatsoever. The owner, Becca, helped me from day 1 to find workouts that catered to my physical ability while still pushing me, and the group workouts have helped me stay accountable while genuinely having fun working out with people from every different level. Everyone is incredibly supportive of each other, which makes the whole experience so much better, and actually makes it fun to do all of these workouts. NCA even has an app where you can reserve spots for classes, interact with each other, and to log your results to see how much you've improved since you've started. The gym has everything you would need for the workouts and classes that they focus on, and is just an all-around wonderful environment. Like I said--I really couldn't speak higher of Nickel City Athletics, and am lucky to be a part of such an incredible community!
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January 2023 by Kelly Young
TL;DR: This is the gym you’ve been looking for! Coaching and programming are top notch and you will be walking into a community of people who are always happy to see you, cheer you on, and celebrate you every step of the way. I am so glad I found NCA! Huge love to Becca and the coaching staff who make this place a joy to walk into (and hobble out of ?) everyday!The novel: Nickel City Athletics is a special place. I walked in the door a year ago when a family member who was visiting from out of town told me NCA was their favorite gym to workout at whenever they’re back in Buffalo. I was skeptical about functional fitness but the skilled coaching staff, fresh programming and incredibly welcoming and inclusive community won me over. As someone who has been athletic most of my life, I feel like I am growing stronger and gaining endurance for the first time in a long time (I also know this because there’s a whole tracking system you can use to monitor your progress if you’re into that sort of thing!) I hugely appreciate that if I ever need to modify an exercise or scale a workout, the knowledgeable coaching staff helps me adapt on the spot. This is a place where health, safety, and the long-term healthy movement of your body is prioritized over being gym class heroes (although there’s a yearly field day event for bringing out your inner child!) And this is a place where every background and skill level is not only welcomed, but celebrated.In addition to the coaching and programming there’s always a slew of fun activities to be partake in as you’d like (see aforementioned field day). And you can also skip that if it’s not your jam! Other bonuses: showers on-site, swag that you will want to wear (and may find hard to stop buying?), seminars to learn more about certain skills and topics related to functional fitness & snacks and hydration for sale on site when you need it!Beyond the specifics outlined here, this place has a magic that’s hard to pin down. I think it’s being in a space where everyone around you wants you to succeed - it rubs off on you and you can’t help but celebrate the milestones that others achieve and know this community is behind you as you make strides in the direction you want to move in. Come on by and see for yourself!
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December 2022 by Heather Babbitt
If you’re looking for a new gym to make your home in 2023, this is the place. I’ve been coming to this location for over 7 years and it’s hands down the best gym community. Great programming and you get a good workout every time. Everyone is so friendly & supportive, and there’s a ton of fun events that are thrown. You won’t regret it!
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December 2022 by Matt Ardila-Weigand
I tried out Nickel City Athletics because I was struggling to stay motivated at a large chain gym. Now, I look forward to going (almost) every day. Thanks to the awesome coaches and top-notch workout programming, I’m stronger and fitter; but even better, I’m happier and having more fun! I love the camaraderie at NCA: Becca and the staff have truly created a positive, inclusive, and encouraging fitness community.
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December 2022 by Andrew Brotz
Since joining about a year ago it has been a great experience. Everyday is about learning somthing new. From the coaching staff to the members, it is a very welcoming community, no matter your level of fitness. Working through Inexperience, limitations or injury they will know how to scale a workout appropriately.I highly recommend trying out a class or two and see for yourself!
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December 2022 by Diamond Oden
As someone relatively new to fitness, I notice a difference in my strength, technique, and overall confidence in the gym since I’ve started coming. Everyone is always welcoming and encouraging.
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December 2022 by Anna Dow
One of the best communities I have ever been a part of, on top of having a great facility and incredible programming. If you're looking for a place to get really fit while also being surrounded by incredibly welcoming and like-minded individuals, look no further.
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December 2022 by Nora Holt
Best gym ever! I was nervous to try their classes, having only ever lifted on my own (& never tried Olympic lifts), but Becca & her coaches are amazing. They offer modifications for every movement & if you have any injuries they’re helpful with figuring out what movement is best for you. Nickel City is such an amazing mix of people who are incredibly in shape & people who are new to lifting, and everyone is challenged by the workouts.
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December 2022 by Karissa Garbarini
Great gym and atmosphere! I was very new to functional fitness and weightlifting when I joined, but everyone here is welcoming and inclusive and all of the coaches are very knowledgeable! It's a great gym for anyone and all skill levels. The coaches are very good about creating modifications for each part of the workouts. My favorite part about this gym is the community. For anyone considering joining a gym I highly recommend NCA!
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November 2022 by Marlena Jane
Nickel City Athletics is such an amazing place. Since I walked in on a recommendation and took my first class, I was hooked! The coaches and owner made me feel so comfortable and safe learning new movements as a beginner in crossfit movements. I can’t recommend checking it out enough!
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October 2022 by Stephen Rupp
Have been going to Nickel City for close to a year now - it is full of wonderful people from ownership to coaches to members. The classes, programming and community helped me surpass my original expectations for fitness goals through the knowledgable/attentive coaching staff, and challenging workouts - while keeping everything fun and loose at the same time. I look forward to going to class no matter how difficult the workout might look, and will continue to invite friends along to share the experience and atmosphere
