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Walk With Ease

exercise & wellness
When?
Monday, Sep 15 9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT
Recurring event, see schedule below
Repeats...
Every week on Monday, Thursday
Monday, October 13 9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT
Thursday, October 16 9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT
Monday, October 20 9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT
Thursday, October 23 9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT
Monday, October 27 9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT
1 additional session
Where?
In-person
Description

Please note: For this event, a staff member may need to reach out for more information before you are confirmed to attend. Watch for an email!

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

Online registration for this event closed on September 14, 2025.

Online registration for this event has closed. Please call Southwestern Commission Council of Governments at (828) 586-1962 if you’d like to register or be added to the waiting list.