Aquatics Fitness Classes

Zeeland Recreation Pools will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, July 28 through Saturday, August 9. During this time, many aquatics programs will be relocated to the Zeeland West High School Natatorium. You'll find the detailed calendar for July 29–August 9 below, along with all other summer aquatics schedules. We appreciate your flexibility!

• Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium
• Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec
• Fitness Class Calendar: July 28-Aug 9
• Fitness Class Calendar: Aug 11-Sept 6

• Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium

• Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec

• Fitness Class Calendar: July 28-Aug 9

• Fitness Class Calendar: Aug 11-Sept 6

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. 

• Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium
• Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec
• Location: Zeeland Recreation Warm Pool

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.

*Canceled from July 28-Aug 9 due to Rec Pools Closure

• 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

*Canceled from July 28-Aug 9 due to Rec Pools Closure

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! 

• Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium
• Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec
• Pool Rules & Guidelines
• Time Slots: 45 Min Each 

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! 

• Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium
• Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec
• Pool Rules & Guidelines

100 MILE SWIM CLUB

8 Yr Olds-Adults

Want to get in great shape? Become a part of the Zeeland Recreation “100 Mile Swim Club” by swimming 100 miles in 12 months! Participants will keep track of your miles after each lap swim or water fitness workout on the tracking sheet that will be located on our pool deck at Zeeland Recreation pools. You’ll then be able to follow your progress through our monthly postings. If you hit your goal you will not only be feeling and looking great, but you’ll also receive a Zeeland Recreation towel and a 100-Mile Club decal sticker to show off your achievement! Start any time of the year! Simply stop in our fitness center to get started! All swim styles and techniques are welcome. 

• Register Here
• Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium
• Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec
• 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? 

• Fitness Classes
• Lap Swim
• Gym (Cardio, Weights)
• Water Fitness
• Deep Water Walking

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