Fitness Challenges

Winter, Spring, Summer

aging POWERFULLY workshop - empowering peri & post menopausal women

18 Yr Olds+

Join us for a workshop designed specifically for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women! This interactive session will provide a safe and supportive environment to discuss, explore and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this stage of life. The workshop will include the topics listed below. Invite a friend and empower yourself as we journey together towards a vibrant, fulfilling future!

Understanding Menopause: Gain insights into the physical and emotional changes during peri and post-menopause. Learn about hormonal shifts and their impact on your body and mind.

Health and Wellness Strategies: Discover holistic approaches to maintaining physical health, including nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices tailored for this life stage. 

Mindfulness and Mindset: Engage in a stress reducing breathing activity. Cultivate a positive mindset and embrace this new chapter with confidence.

Community and Connection: Connect with like-minded women in a supportive community. Share experiences, wisdom, and laughter, fostering lasting friendships and a network of support.

Empowerment and Advocacy: Learn how to advocate for your health and wellness. Equip yourself with knowledge to communicate effectively with healthcare providers and make informed decisions about your body.

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $15r/$30nr
  • Instructor: Jaci Lowther (Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach)
  • Session 1: Mon, Feb 3 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Session 2: Mon, April 28 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Location: Creekside MS - Quack Shack

pump up your metabolism - 6 week spring break challenge

18 Yr Olds+

Spring Break is just around the corner! Get ready to transform your body and mind with this 6-week transformation challenge! Say goodbye to stubborn inches and hello to a healthier, happier you. You’ll be sure to lose some weight during this challenge, while also learning how to make sustainable changes to your eating habits and mindset. Each session will consist of a teaching segment and a workout segment. Here are some highlights of what is included in this challenge: Pump Up Your Metabolism Guide; Customized Calorie/Macro Goals; Strength Training Workouts; Menu Planning Tips/Recipes; Group Discussions and more! So, throw on your comfiest workout gear and get ready to become a stronger, fitter you.

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $120r/$135nr
  • Instructor: Jaci Lowther (Certified Fitness Instructor + Nutrition/Wellness Consultant) 
  • Dates: Saturdays | Feb 15-Mar 22
  • Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio

lazy man triathlon

12 Yr Olds-Adults

If you love the benefits of cross training and enjoy a challenge, this one's for you! Choose between one of the four triathlon distance options below and then complete those distances in small chunks between Feb 24 and Mar 28 (you can complete those distances at Zeeland Recreation or elsewhere). Challengers will receive a mileage log and may begin logging their mileage on Feb 24. Those who complete their mileage distances will be entered into a raffle for a one month Ultimate Membership ($50 value) OR a $50 gift card to a store of your choice! Registration includes a t-shirt. 

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Cost: $13
  • Dates: Feb 24-Mar 28
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation (or elsewhere)
  • Distance Options:
    • Ironman: 26.2-mi run/walk, 112-mi bike, 2.4-mi swim
    • Olympic: 6.2-mi run/walk, 24-mi bike, 1-mi swim
    • Sprint: 3.1-mi run/walk, 13.2-mi bike, 1/2-mi swim
    • Team Relay: Register as a team of 2 or 3 members max and complete the challenge of your choice

zeeland zoom - couch to 5k

12 Yr Olds-Adults

Want to feel great and boost your energy? Join us for this 9-week training program! Participants will train 3x per week (1x as a group and 2x on their own). All group training sessions will be led by Julie Lamer, a certified trainer with over 35 years of running experience. Julie will provide you with proper warm up/cool down techniques, valuable information on correct form and help you accomplish your goals! The training program will conclude with the group participating in the Zeeland Zoom 5k on Tue, June 24! Fee includes all training sessions, the race registration fee and race t-shirt. Learn more about the Zeeland Zoom HERE.

  • Register Here (Registration Opens Jan 20)
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, Apr 25
  • Cost: $63r/$78nr (includes Zeeland Zoom 5k fee)
  • Instructor: Julie Lamer
  • Training Dates: Tuesdays | Apr 29-June 24
  • Training Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm
  • Zeeland Zoom 5k: Tue, June 24
  • Location: Meet @ Zeeland Recreation Entrance

NUTRITION COACHING

12 Yr Olds-Adults

It’s time to improve your health and say good-bye to dieting for good! Let our coaches’ help you learn how to nurture good relationships with food and create a balanced healthy lifestyle. We will help you evaluate how your diet can contribute to a healthier lifestyle whether that is losing weight, building lean muscle, gaining energy, targeting health concerns, or developing life-changing habits by giving you support, accountability and direction! Whatever your goals, we will help you get there!

INITIAL EVALUATION (90 minutes): We will take an in depth look at your daily practices to establish an important baseline. We will then help you define your health and nutritional goals and identify lifestyle habits and eating behaviors that require change. 

SUPPORT SESSIONS (60 minutes each): On-going support and reinforcement of your habits. Your nutritional strategy will be continuously assessed and revised to best support your wellness goals. 

  • Registration: Call (616) 748-3230 or stop by our front desk!
  • Client Packet
  • Instructor: JaciLowther (Certified Nutrition Coach)
  • 4-Pack ($199): Initial evaluation + 3 support sessions
  • 6-Pack ($279): Initial evaluation + 5 support sessions
  • 12-Pack ($519): Initial evaluation + 11 support sessions

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
  • Cost: $13
  • When Can I Start? Any time of year! Simply 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

FITNESS PROGRAMS

 

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