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Self Directed Enhanced Walk with Ease

exercise & wellness
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When?
Wednesday, Sep 30 9:30AM - 11:00AM EDT
Recurring event, see schedule below
Repeats...
Every week on Wednesday
Wednesday, November 4 9:30AM - 11:00AM EST
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. 

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?

  • With the Walk With Ease Self-Directed Enhanced Program, a group of participants will begin and finish the program at the same time. The program leader will share regular reminders and updates about the program and opportunities for interactions through email, social media, message boards, phone/video calls and group walks.
  • 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 27, 2026.

Online registration for this event has closed. Please call Healthy Aging NC at (828) 258-7712 if you’d like to register or be added to the waiting list.