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October 2023 by G Ito
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.
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July 2023 by Jess L
I just switched here from a big box gym and I love it. Everyone minds their own business but everyone is also super nice. All the equipment is great quality and it’s very clean. Just a great environment overall & it’s a bonus to support a local community center :)
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April 2023 by Karma Karmina
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.
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April 2023 by Why do you want to know?
I don't think I'm gonna come back here. Thankfully my membership is free with my insurance. Wi-fi is horrible, one of the employees said he would have the IT person contact me. He wasn't taking any notes, nevered asked for my name. I come in to the building. I'm ringing the bell, mind you people are at the dest doing nothing. A person happen to be coming out the door. Sucks! That's ain't cool!
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March 2023 by Timothy Phoenix
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.
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March 2023 by Geoffery Swanson
Never been here but I'm listening to NPR and these fine ppl sponsored something on there and I had to figure out what the acronym JCC meant. Love it
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October 2022 by Charles Masters
Great spot nice pool especially when then water temperature is 84-86. Very happy I joined
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October 2022 by Terry Cowles
Great place to workout & swim.Very clean!
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September 2022 by John Fredericks
A Very nice club that despite being small has everything you need to get in shape, free weights, machines and plenty of Cardio machines. NEVER too crowded. The main reason I joined is for the STEAMROOM and POOL and Also a nice full court Basketball hoops.
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June 2022 by Valerie Morreale Fiore
Nice heated outdoor pool, nice gym and indoor pool
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May 2022 by Pamela Poole
Beautiful place. So many activities to do.
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May 2022 by Shane Walker
Thoroughly enjoy working out at the JCC. It has a community environment that seems to be lacking in a lot of the other gyms in the area.
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April 2022 by andrew proudman
Awesome atmosphere, friendly people no riff raft, tons of amenities and classes. Would highly recommend!
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April 2022 by Samantha Schultz
The JCC is so welcoming and perfect for families with young children. Our daughter's swim lessons instruction was exceptional, and we love the indoor playground, especially during the colder months!
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April 2022 by Bri Cunneen
Great place with friendly people and nice facilities!! I moved to Buffalo just last year and the JCC has been one of my favorite parts of being in the area :)
