Event Details

Walk with Ease is a 6-week walking program open to anyone who wants to start or maintain a low-impact exercise program. The program is designed for all fitness levels. Participants walk a minimum of three days per week. During or before each walk, health care experts will discuss various health-related topics such as arthritis, body mechanics and more!

Below is the Walk with Ease Program's complete schedule, at a glance:

Monday, January 15, 10–11 AM: Intro, Participation Waivers and Goals of the Program
Wednesday, January 17, 11 AM–12 PM: Arthritis and Exercise
Thursday, January 18, 10–11 AM: Individual Goals and Principles of Walking

Monday, January 22: No Session
Wednesday, January 24, 11 AM–12 PM: Pain and Discomfort
Thursday, January 25, 10–11 AM: Body Mechanics

Monday, January 29: No Session
Wednesday, January 31, 11 AM–12 PM: Intensity/Early Fitness Check
Thursday, February 1, 10–11 AM: Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Monday, February 5, 10–11 AM: Community Resources
Wednesday, February 7, 11 AM–12 PM: Types of Activities and Addressing Barriers
Thursday, February 8, 10–11 AM: Support to Stick with It

Monday, February 12, 10–11 AM: Community Resources
Wednesday, February 14, 11 AM–12 PM: Strength and Stretching
Thursday, February 15, 10–11 AM: Mid-Program Fitness Check

Monday, February 19: No Session
Wednesday, February 21, 11 AM–12 PM: Checking In with Your Goals
Thursday, February 22, 10–11 AM: Walking Patterns

Monday, February 26: No Session
Wednesday, February 28, 11 AM–12 PM: Walking Patterns, Continued
Thursday, February 29, 10–11 AM: Final Fitness Check

Monday, March 4, 10–11 AM: Program Wrap-up, Benefits of the Program