Seniors Fitness Programs
Join us to improve your health, prevent disease, remain independent as you age and much more!
Rec Pools Closure: July 28-Aug 9
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
Senior Fitness Memberships (60 Yr Olds+)
PREMIUM SENIOR FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS: $20 P/month
Join us to improve your health, prevent disease, remain independent as you age and much more. All seniors memberships include unlimited access to..
- Gym (Cardio, Weights)
- Lap Swimming
- Water Fitness
- Deep Water Walking
- Aqua Fit Shallow: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 7:00 AM & 11:00 AM
- Barre Fusion: Tue @ 8:00 AM
- Cardio Drumming: Tue & Thur @ 7:00 AM & W @ 10:00 AM
- Dance Fusion Gold: Fri @ 7:45 AM
- Firm H2O Gold: Tue & Thur @ 11:00 AM
- Full Body Reset: Tue @ 11:00 AM
- Gentle Yoga: Thur @ 10:00 AM
- Mobility: Tue @ 10:00 AM
- Pilates: Mon & Wed @ 8:00 AM & 3:15 PM
- Relax Yoga: Mon & Wed @ 4:15 PM
- Strong & Balanced: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri @ 9:00 AM
- WERQ Dance: Mon @ 10:00 AM
- Age Guidelines
ULTIMATE SENIOR FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS: $35 p/month
Join us to improve your health, prevent disease, remain independent as you age and much more. All seniors memberships include unlimited access to..
- Fitness & Aquatics Classes
- Gym (Cardio, Weights)
- Lap Swimming
- Water Fitness
- Deep Water Walking
- Age Guidelines
Seniors Fitness Classes
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.
- Instructor: Kendra Davito
- Days: Mon, Wed, Fri
- Time: 7:00-7:45 AM + 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Warm Pool
barre fusion
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Senior Fitness Memberships
Feel stronger and more energized with this total body workout! It’s an athletic approach to barre using a weighted bar and Pilates ball. This class will incorporate standing and mat work for toning upper and lower body, with deep core activation while challenging your balance and coordination.
Starts the week of September 8th
- Instructor: Stephani Hop
- Day: Tue
- Time: 8:00-8:45 AM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Shoreline Studio (2nd Floor of Rec Center)
CARDIO DRUMMING
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Seniors Fitness Memberships
Get your heart pumping and your body moving in this high-energy, music-driven workout! Cardio Drumming combines rhythm, movement, and fun to deliver a full-body cardiovascular workout that boosts coordination, improves motor skills, and tones muscles. Whether you're standing, seated, or jumping to the beat, this class is adaptable for all fitness levels.
- Instructor: Kendra Davito
- Tue & Thur: 7:00-7:45 AM
- Wed: 10:00-10:45 AM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Shoreline Studio (2nd Floor of Rec Center)
dance fusion gold
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Senior Fitness Memberships
Join us for a combo of dance choreography, cardio, and resistance training set to different tempos of music. You’ll have fun movin’ and groovin’ while improving your cardiovascular health, stability, flexibility, coordination and muscle memory. You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy moving to the beat!
- Instructor: Stephani Hop
- Fri: 7:45-8:30 AM (starts in September)
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio
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: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Warm Pool
full body reset
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Senior Fitness Memberships
Take a break from your day and recharge with this low-impact, full-body workout designed to energize without leaving you drenched. In just 45 minutes, you’ll move through a series of strength, mobility, and core-focused exercises that build stability, improve posture, and boost circulation. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class keeps it light on the sweat but strong on results—so you can head back to your day feeling refreshed, not rushed or in need of a long shower.
Starts the week of September 8th
- Instructor: Erica Boerman
- Day: Tue
- Time: 12:15-1:00 PM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio
mobility
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Senior Fitness Memberships
Our mobility class is designed to improve your range of motion, flexibility, and balance through exercises that strengthen and lengthen your body. Exercises can include a variety of movements and techniques, such as dynamic stretching, bodyweight exercises, elements of yoga/pilates and more!. Mobility classes are a fun way to explore how well your body is moving and can be taken as an active recovery on non-training days or as a low-intensity exercise class.
- Instructor: Erica Boerman
- Day: Tue
- Time: 10:00-10:45 AM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio
pilates
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Senior Fitness Memberships
A total body conditioning program combining flexibility and strength exercises using controlled movements. Participants will develop body and mind uniformity, gain balance, flexibility, and strength, while improving posture and developing a strong powerhouse.
- Instructors: Cara Hoffman, Erica Boerman, Love Goncharenko
- Mon & Wed (AM): 8:00-8:45 AM (Mon - Erica | Wed - Cara)
- Mon & Wed (PM): 3:15-4:00 PM (Love)
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio
STRONG & BALANCED
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Senior Fitness Memberships
This is a weight-training workout for all fitness levels that engages each of your muscle groups. This class offers differentiated instruction based on your fitness level that will help you improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and balance!
- Instructors: David Mart, Erica Boerman, Julie Lamer, Kendra Davito
- Mon: 9:00-9:45 AM (Kendra)
- Tue: 9:00-9:45 AM (Erica)
- Wed: 9:00-9:45 AM (Julie)
- Thur: 9:00-9:45 AM (David)
- Fri: 9:00-9:45 AM (Kendra)
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio
werq dance fitness class
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in Senior Fitness Memberships
WERQ Dance Fitness is a pre-choreographed cardio dance workout class that combines popular pop and hip-hop music with athletic dance moves. It's a fun, energetic, and intense way to get a full-body workout, build cardiovascular endurance and to have a blast dancing! The class is designed to be inclusive and welcomes people of all fitness levels, with modifications available and no dance history necessary.
Starts the week of September 8th
- Instructor: Tori McClure
- Day: Mon
- Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio
YOGA - GENTLE
12 Yr Olds-Adults
Included in All Senior Memberships
The perfect yoga for seniors! Join us to ensure you remain independent and enjoy a full life as you age. Participants will develop muscle strength/tone, improve balance/posture, increase flexibility, reduce injuries and to feel GREAT! This beginner level class is taught in the Iyengar Method, which focuses on accessibility for all ages and body types. All poses will be taught with modifications when needed.
- Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi
- Day: Thur
- Aug: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
- Sept: 10:00-1:00 AM
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio
Insurance Covered Memberships (65 Yrs+)
INSURANCE COVERED FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS
65 Yr Olds+
Zeeland Recreation partners with several Health Plans to provide NO-COST memberships for 65 yr olds and older! If your health insurance provider partners with One Pass, Silver Sneakers or Silver & Fit, we are the place for you! Contact your insurance provider or contact us at 616-748-3230 or 320 E Main for more information!
Who We Partner With:
What's Included?
- Aqua Fit Shallow: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 7:00 AM & 11:00 AM
- Barre Fusion: Tue @ 8:00 AM
- Cardio Drumming: Tue & Thur @ 7:00 AM & W @ 10:00 AM
- Dance Fusion Gold: Fri @ 7:45 AM
- Firm H2O Gold: Tue & Thur @ 11:00 AM
- Full Body Reset: Tue @ 11:00 AM
- Gentle Yoga: Thur @ 10:00 AM
- Mobility: Tue @ 10:00 AM
- Pilates: Mon & Wed @ 8:00 AM & 3:15 PM
- Relax Yoga: Mon & Wed @ 4:15 PM
- Strong & Balanced: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri @ 9:00 AM
- WERQ Dance: Mon @ 10:00 AM
- Lap Swim
- Water Fitness
- Deep Water Walking
- Family Open Swim
- Paddle & Play (0-5 Yr Olds + Guardian)
Age Guidelines:
Punch Cards
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
Aging Powerfully Workshop
aging POWERFULLY workshop: empowering peri & post menopausal women
18 Yr Olds+
Join us for an empowering and transformative workshop designed specifically for peri and post-menopausal women! Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the physical and emotional changes of peri- and post‑menopause - including hormonal shifts and their effects - while discovering holistic strategies like tailored nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and stress‑reduction exercises to support your well‑being. You’ll also connect with a supportive community of women, sharing wisdom, laughter, and lasting bonds. Plus, you’ll build the confidence to advocate for your health, communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and make empowered decisions about your body. Invite a friend and empower yourself as we journey together towards a vibrant, fulfilling future!
- Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
- Cost: $15r/$30nr
- Instructor: Jaci Lowther (Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach)
- Date: Mon, Nov 10
- Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
- Location: Cityside MS - ELA Room
Silver Striders Performance Group (60 Yrs+)
silver striders performance group
60 Yr Olds+
Join the fun with the first-ever Silver Striders Performance Group, a dynamic group of adults 60 and better who love to move, laugh, and shine! In this energetic and social class, participants will learn simple, upbeat routines set to music, designed to be fun, low-impact, and performance-ready. No dance experience needed—just a willingness to have a good time and be part of a supportive team. We will meet to rehearse short choreographed routines, build camaraderie, and get ready to take to the streets in local parades and community events. Our performances will include appearances in the Pumpkinfest Parade and the Tulip Time Parade, and we may even dazzle audiences during halftime at a local high school athletic event. Come for the movement, stay for the friendships, and perform as a proud Silver Strider!
- Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
- Cost: $20 (includes t-shirt)
- Instructor: Grace Spelde
- Practices: Fridays | 10:00 AM | Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, May 1
- Performances: Pumpkin Fest Parade - Sat, Oct 4 @ 3:00 PM | Tulip Time Parade - May 7, 8 or 9
- Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio