Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo- Amherst

Jul 2024

Been going here around 4 months and it's been a good experience. The weight room could be updated, but it gets the job done. Price is higher than average gym but you get more amenities for sure. People are really kind which is a major plus.

Feb 2024

Great environment to workout and get away and also relax in the steam and sauna rooms and the pool is warm which is also amazing when its cold and the staff is very nice and helpful

Feb 2024

The JCC is a clean and family friendly facility, just right for my needs of a winter place to workout. It's convenient, there is plenty of parking and the entry is secure. Members are issued a fob to use to enter the facility. The front desk person almost always greets us. There are plenty of machines, and many treadmills and stationary bikes - seldom out of order. Spray containers of disinfectant and loads of white wash clothes abound for members to wipe down equipment. I feel obliged to note that I was duly unimpressed by the group fitness class I attended. On my first visit, the instructor was curt and unwelcoming, barking at me that I wouldn't like the class, in front of the class. She never met me. Knew nothing about my abilities nor interest. The classmates were kind and told me I'd get "used to her". Ah. No. No. No; wrong on so many levels. Especially when a newbie comes to class, who might be self conscious or introverted or scared to attend an exercise class. People will never forget how you made them feel. (Said Maya Angelou) It is a joy to see people of all ages and abilities using the machines. I've seen elders on the bikes and tweens on the treadmills. Wee ones stroll by from the daycare area to play in their own area apart from the adults. There are large tvs and music is also piped in. It feels like a completely non-judgmental environment, and aside from the group class encounter, it's my kind of place.