Aquatics Fitness Classes

We are proud to offer over 50 different weekly fitness and aquatics classes! Our classes will give you quick progress, accountability, a supportive environment and more! Call us at 616-748-3230 with questions or stop in our Rec Center to get started!

AQUA COMBAT

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Join us to burn calories and tone your muscles! Aqua Combat incorporates kickboxing-style combinations with cardio "spikes," performed in water at chest or armpit depth. The workout is set to music for energy and rhythm, though participants move at their own pace. Intensity can be adjusted with modifications of movements, making it adaptable for all different fitness levels.

*Canceled on July 31 and Aug 7 due to Rec Pools Closure

  • Instructor: Erin Deyoung
  • Day: Thur
  • Time: 12:15pm-1:00pm
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Warm Pool

AQUA FIT - DEEP

12 Yr Olds-Adults

A medium intensity deep water workout that combines cardio, core, and strength training to help you burn fat, increase cardiovascular fitness, and muscle tone.

  • Instructor: Kendra Davito
  • Days: Mon, Wed, Fri
  • Time: 8:00am-8:45am
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Warm Pool

AQUA FIT - SHALLOW

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Included in Senior Fitness Memberships 

A low-to-medium intensity shallow water workout designed to improve joint stability, coordination, heart health, toning and strength.

*Changed to Aqua Fit Deep from July 30-Aug 8 due to Recreation Pools Closure

  • Instructor: Kendra Davito
  • Days: Mon, Wed, Fri
  • Time: 7:00am-7:45am + 11:00am-12:00pm
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Warm Pool

DEEP WATER WALKING

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Deep Water Walking is a non-instructor led aquatics program that allows time in the pool to exercise at your own pace (treading, walking, water weights, etc). It's an excellent cardio and muscular workout that helps prevent injuries and stress on bones and joints. The deep end of the pool only is available at this time. Fitness equipment is available. 

FIRM H2O

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Each class includes 30-minutes of shallow water high intensity interval training, followed by 30-minutes of strength and endurance training throughout the pool for an energizing total body workout.

  • Instructor: Trish VanderLoon
  • Days: Mon & Wed
  • Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Pools

FIRM H2O GOLD

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Included in Seniors Fitness Membership

A senior version of one of our most popular aqua classes! Each class includes stretching, shallow water high intensity interval training, and strength and endurance training.

  • Instructors: Erica Boerman & David Mart
  • Days: Tue (Erica) & Thur (David)
  • Time: 11:00am-11:45am
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Warm Pool

LAP SWIMMING

8 Yr Olds-Adults

Lap Swimming is an excellent cardio and muscular workout that helps prevent injuries and stress on bones and joints! 

WATER FITNESS

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Water Fitness is open pool time for participants to lead themselves through any aquatics workout of their choice (treading , walking, aquatics weights, etc). It's an excellent cardio and muscular workout that helps prevent injuries and stress on bones and joints! 

100 MILE SWIM CLUB

8 Yr Olds-Adults

Looking to stay fit and have fun? Join the Zeeland Recreation 100‑Mile Swim Club! Swim 100 miles in 12 months and track your progress with our new digital system or grab a manual sheet right on the pool deck. Whether you're a dedicated lap swimmer or an in-season competitor looking to rack up extra yardage, this is a great way to stay motivated, challenge yourself, and earn some serious bragging rights. All swim strokes count, and miles from open water swims or other pools can be logged too! Monthly standings will be posted to keep the energy high, and anyone who hits the 100-mile goal will score a premium water bottle and an exclusive 100‑Mile Swim Club decal. Start anytime. Swim anywhere. Just keep moving! Head to the fitness center to sign up today and dive into the challenge!

  • Register Here
  • Aquatics Calendars
  • Pool Rules & Guidelines
  • Cost: $13
  • When Can I Start? Any time! Stop in our fitness center to get started! 
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Pools
  • Distance Guidelines:
    • 100 miles = 165,000 yards or 3,300 laps
    • 1 mile + 1,650 yards, 66 lengths or 33 laps
    • Length = One end of the pool to the other end (25 yards)
    • Lap = Down and back (50 yards)
    • 2 miles a week = 100 miles in 50 weeks
    • 3 miles a week = 100 miles in 33 weeks
    • 1 mile a day x 5 days a week = 100 miles in 20 weeks


Punch Cards

We are proud to offer Punch Cards, providing patrons with the flexibility to participate in any of our fitness activities/programs as often and whenever you choose, without the need for a long term commitment or monthly fee. For more details, see below or visit our front desk to purchase your punch card today! 

What Can I Use Punches For? 

Cost: 

  • $5 per punch 
  • Two punch minimum ($10)
  • No maximum

How to Purchase: 

  • Stop by our front desk 

Do Punches Expire? 

  • No, our punch cards do not have any expiration dates

Can I Transfer Punches to Others?

  • Yes, patrons have the flexibility to transfer punches to other patrons that have an active account and an up-to-date waiver on file


  • Fitness Memberships: Prices vary. Learn more HERE.

  • Punch Card: $5 Per Punch. Learn more HERE.

  • Drop-In: $8

  • CLICK HERE to reserve a spot in an aquatics class

  • Online Only: Reserving a spot in a fitness class or lap swim time slot may only be done online

  • Is a Reservation Required? No, but it is recommended if you want to guarantee your spot in a class that may fill up

  • 24 Hours in Advance: Reservations open 24 hours prior to the start of any class or lap swim time slot

  • No-Show/Cancelation:

    • If you reserved a spot in a fitness class or lap swim time slot but no longer can attend, call our front desk (616-748-3230) or stop in our office to remove yourself from the class

    • If you reserve a spot for a class or a lap swim time slot, your spot is reserved up to five minutes after the class or time slot has started

    • If you're more than five minutes late and/or don't show up, you'll be considered a “no show”, your account will be charged $8 and your spot may be given to someone else


  • If you reserved a spot in a class but no longer can attend, call our front desk (616-748-3230) or stop in our Rec Center to remove yourself from the class

  • If you reserve a spot for a class, your spot is reserved up to five minutes after the class has started

  • If you're more than five minutes late and/or don't attend, you'll be considered a “no show”, your account will be charged $8 and your spot may be given to someone else