Walk With Ease

aging in place

When?

Monday, Jan 22 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Where?

In-person

Description

What Is It?

Walk With Ease was developed by experts at the Arthritis Foundation and the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance to provide tools and techniques to build and maintain a successful walking program.

This course will be offered for a total of 18 sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend at least 12 of the sessions in order to experience the benefits.

Who should attend?

The program was designed to benefit adults who want to:

Reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis and/or joint pain
Increase balance, strength and walking pace
Build confidence in the ability to be physically active
Improve overall health

What are the components?

Meets 3 times per week for about an hour for 6 weeks
Led by 1-2 trained program providers
Sessions consist of a “lecturette topic” lasting about 5-10 minutes, warm up, stretching, walking, and cool down.
There is also a self-directed program option that encourages walking on one’s own and/or once weekly group walking sessions, with support through online and email resources

What are the goals?

Understand the relationship between exercise and pain
Learn how to exercise safely and comfortably
Use methods to make walking fun
Develop and implement a personal walking plan with realistic goals for improved fitness
Gather tips, strategies and resources that will help participants maintain a long-term exercise routine
Learn about other programs and resources that help participants keep up their walking

This event is part of a series that started on January 22, 2024. It does not accept registrations past that date.

Please call Healthy Aging NC at (828) 258-7712 if you’d like to learn about similar upcoming events.