Thanks for checking out our post on the best gyms in Buffalo and everything you need to know about fitness and working out near you. Within a few short minutes you should have a much greater understanding of the local fitness options.
The best Buffalo gyms will be where we begin, but after that we still will have a lot to get to. Spinning and indoor cycling as well as the best boxing and MMA gyms in your area will come next.
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Following them we will discuss the best local pilates and yoga studios. Other topics on working out like bootcamps and barre exercises will be getting a mention as we move forward.
The top outdoor recreation areas in the city will be listed for those who want to get some cardio under the sun. And following all of that we will talk about where you can buy sporting goods and home gym equipment in Buffalo.
You can read more of our other posts on working out in the Northeastern US at that link.
Best Gyms In Buffalo
Here is our list of the best gyms in Buffalo for working out:
- Catalyst Fitness at 1999 Elmwood Ave
- LA Fitness at 1893 Elmwood Ave, Suite 200
- OrangeTheory Fitness at 8242 Transit Rd
- JCC of Greater Buffalo at 787 Delaware Ave
- Ellicott Square Fitness at 295 Main St
- Fierce Fitness at 167 Ashland Ave
- Central Rock Gym at 55 Chicago St
- Catalyst Fitness at 770 Wehrle Dr, Cheektowaga
- LA Fitness at 3737 Union Rd Ste 7, Cheektowaga
Those who need a pool and basketball court can go to The JCC or the LA Fitness on Elmwood. For a 24 hour gym in Buffalo you can go to Ellicott Square Fitness.
Central Rock Gym is where you can go for indoor rock climbing. The best gyms near you that offer zumba classes are Catalyst Fitness and The JCC.
Spinning & Indoor Cycling Classes Near You
Some of the best spinning and indoor cycling classes for cardio in your area can be found at:
- Bikeorbar at 904 Elmwood Ave
- Revolution Indoor Cycling at 1716 Main St
- Rebel Ride at 6449 Transit Rd Ste 3, East Amherst
Catalyst Fitness from our initial best Buffalo gyms list also offers spinning classes.
Boxing & MMA Gyms
Fighting is an underrated way to get your cardio and the best boxing and MMA gyms in Buffalo are:
- United Martial Arts Academy at 359 Ganson St
- KC’s Fitness at 100 Gelston St
- Wny MMA & Fitness at 255 Great Arrow Ave #114
- Level Red Boxing at 5933 Main St, Williamsville
Many of the spots from our initial best gyms near you list have Les Mills BodyCombat or other combat cardio classes. The ones in this list are for the people who want to improve their boxing or MMA skills.
Yoga & Pilates Studios In Buffalo
There are also many good local yoga and pilates studios to get your fitness in like:
- Evolation Yoga at 476 Rhode Island St
- Shakti Yoga at 133 Grant St
- East Meets West Yoga at 1738 Elmwood Ave
- Ashtanga Yoga Buffalo at 2 Wallace Ave
- Power Yoga at 758 Elmwood Ave
- Providence Pilates at 145 Middlesex Rd
- Long + Lean Pilates at 515 Elmwood Ave
You can find both yoga and pilates in your area at The JCC while Central Rock Gym offers yoga. We know that there are many varieties of yoga from vinyasa to bikram to hot to power plus ashtanga and… you see where we are going.
Click the above links to try and find the right studio for your own personal needs. Evolation and East Meets West both offer yoga teacher training courses.
Workout Bootcamps
If you are struggling to find the drive and desire necessary to get in shape try a workout bootcamp and some of the best in town are:
- Burn Boot Camp at 5221 Main St Ste 6, Williamsville
- Route 20 Fitness at 2881 Southwestern Blvd #5, Orchard Park
Catalyst Fitness also offers workout bootcamps.
Barre Exercises
These are another way to workout that is growing in popularity and you can find barre exercises near you at:
- Barre Centric at 8075 Main St
- Pure Barre at 7660 Transit Rd
The JCC has a barre and pilates fusion class that is a unique way to get in shape.
Best Places For Outdoor Recreation Near You
As we mentioned before the gyms in Buffalo are not the only places to workout. Many people prefer to run or ride bikes outside and some great places for outdoor recreation are:
- Delaware Park
- Canalside
- Devil’s Hole State Park
- Whirlpool State Park
- Elevator Alley (Buffalo River)
- Gallagher Beach
- Lake Erie
- Niagara River
- Wilkeson Pointe
- Sprague Brook Park
- Cattaraugus Creek
- Buffalo Harbor State Park
- Tifft Nature Preserve
- Wilkeson Pointe
- Letchworth State Park
- Buffalo Olmsted Parks
- Chestnut Ridge Park
Where To Buy Sporting Goods In Buffalo
When you need to buy some new gym equipment the best sporting goods stores in Buffalo are:
- Fleet Feet Sports at 2290 Delaware Ave. Suite 400
- Rick’s Sports & Apparel at 201 Allen St
- Empire Kicks at 281 W Ferry St
- Buffalo Fleece & Outerwear at 758 Elmwood Ave
- Nick’s Sporting Goods at 1212 Kenmore Ave
- Campus WheelWorks at 744 Elmwood Ave
- Buffalo Sports at 3840 McKinley Pkwy
- Rick Cycle Shop at 55 Allen St
- Dick’s Sporting Goods at 2 Walden Galleria
- Laux Sporting Goods at 1 Walden Galleria, Cheektowaga
- Cabela’s at 2003 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga
Home Gym Equipment
Those local sporting goods stores will likely sell some home gym equipment in your area but you can also find more at:
- G&G Fitness Equipment at 7350 Transit Rd
- Pacillo’s Fitness Gear at 3493 Sheridan Dr, Amherst
By the way we have also written about the fitness scene in:
Enjoy Working Out At Buffalo Gyms
After reading about all of those gyms, spinning classes, yoga studios, outdoor recreation spots, and places to buy equipment for working out near you there should be nothing left to hold you back. We will return to update this page a couple times a year so that these lists stay fresh.
If you notice anything incorrect or if you would like to share your own local fitness tips please use the comments at the bottom of this post to let us know. Have fun visiting the best gyms in Buffalo or working out in whichever way you prefer.
