Walk With Ease is a six-week workshop designed to help participants develop and maintain a successful walking program. Topics covered include setting walking goals, techniques for coping with pain, good body mechanics, tips for walking safely, key points about arthritis, and other supporting exercises to try. This program is doctor recommended, and developed and certified by the Arthritis Foundation.
There are several ways to participate:
- Virtual: Take a Step (with weekly Zoom sessions)
- Virtual: Self-Directed
- Virtual: Self Directed Camine Con Gusto
- In-Person (3 times per week for 6-weeks)
Register online for the Walk With Ease program, or call 888-484-3800.
Who Can Participate in Walk With Ease
All ages and ability levels can participate! If you are able to be on your feet for at least 10 minutes without increased pain—even if you use a cane or a walker—this program is a great way to increase physical activity.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Walk With Ease can help you:
- Walk safely and comfortably
- Improve your flexibility, strength, and stamina
- Reduce pain associated with arthritis
Virtual Workshops
Are you looking to start walking, but not able to commit to an in-person walking group at this time? Join an online six-week session from anywhere in South Dakota.
Virtual: Take A Step Includes:
- 6-week self-directed walking program
- 30-minute weekly zoom sessions, Requirement: must have reliable internet connection and audio/visual
- Led by certified CPR and Walk With Ease leaders
- Weekly e-mail support, online walking log, and access to online walking support materials
- FREE Walk With Ease guidebook
- You’ll be asked to complete a survey before and after the workshop
Virtual: Self-Directed Includes:
- 6-week self-directed walking program
- Weekly e-mail support, online walking log, and access to online walking support materials
- FREE Walk With Ease guidebook
- You’ll be asked to complete a survey before and after the workshop
In-Person Workshop
In-Person workshops are a wonderful option for creating community and social interaction while maintaining a successful walking program.
In-Person Walk With Ease Includes:
- 6-week walking program
- 1-hour sessions held 3 times per week for 6 weeks
- Led by certified CPR and Walk With Ease leaders
- Warm-up, walking, cool-down, and health education covered during each session
- FREE Walk With Ease guidebook
- Certification of Completion
- You will be asked to complete a survey before and after the workshop
Questions
For more information on the Walk With Ease workshops, visit Good & Healthy or contact the Better Choices Better Health® team.
