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Employee Wellness

What is Zest for Life?

Zest for Life is an employee wellness program for all Western Michigan University employees, retirees, and their spouses. The program is designed to enhance participants’ quality of life through various health programs and fitness opportunities. We invite you to join us as partners in health through your participation in our programs and your encouragement of others to join our team.

ZFL Events and Activities Registration

Annual Poker Walk

The annual Poker Walk will take place on Tuesday, May 22. Poker Walk is a fun-filled event designed to celebrate National Employee Health & Fitness Day! Create a team or walk individually around a 2 mile course and collect cards along the way. Depending on your poker hand you could win some great prizes. We encourage you to form a Poker Walk TEAM because Team Exercise Adds Motivation! Pre-registration for the event is required.
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Registration Form

Advanced registration is required for participation in all ZFL events/activities.
To register, call the ZFL office at 387-3543 or e-mail us at zfl@wmich.edu.

Fitness Class Participation Forms

• Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

  Please download the PAR-Q, complete and return to the ZFL office.

• Medical Clearance

  If you have two or more risk factors, are over the age of 45, or have any symptoms of cardiovascular disease as indicated by the PAR-Q, then a medical clearance form signed by your personal physician will be necessary before participating in the Zest for Life program. Please download the medical clearance form and return to the ZFL office.

  The following steps are optional and are not required for participation in Zest for Life programs:

• Cardiac Profile

  It is recommended, but not required, that you have a blood test. Sindecuse Health Center provides a cardiac profile that includes total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL assessments. Call the Sindecuse Health Center laboratory at (269) 387-3245 for an appointment. FEE: $45 (Employees with BC/BS insurance: cost is covered 100%, no deductible).

Memberships

A variety of options and payment plans are available for memberships to either the Student Recreation Center or West Hills Athletic Club. For more information on SRC memberships, please visit the memberships page.

Staff is available at either location to provide an orientation to the equipment and/or facilities. To schedule an orientation following membership sign-up, receive a facility tour, or inquire about membership options, please contact either the SRC or West Hills.

Student Recreation Center: (269) 387-3115
West Hills Athletic Club: (269) 387-0410