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January 10, 2025

WALK WITH EASE: Join MSU Extension on a 6-week, self-paced walking program designed for both individuals and groups alike.

What is the Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program?

Self Paced, weekly curriculum delivered to your email

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When:  January 10, 2025 - February 14, 2025

Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025 - 12:00AM

Cost: Free

 

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. 

If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease. 

MSU Extension offers the Walk With Ease Self-Directed Enhanced program where a group of individuals begin and end the six-week program at the same time. Join with a friend or two! Form your own walking support group. 

An MSU Extension leader coordinates communication to ensure participants are organized and motivated to complete the program. Participants are encouraged to walk 10 to 35 minutes at least three times per week. 

During the six-week program, participants will:

  •  Understand arthritis & the relationship between arthritis, exercise, and easing pain
  •  Exercise safely and comfortably and make walking fun
  •  Make a personal walking plan with realistic goals for improved fitness.
  •  Get tips and resources to overcome barriers & continue to be physically active
  •  Learn about programs & resources to maintain walking & other physical activity

Walk With Ease will help you:

  • Motivate yourself to get in great shape
  • Walk safely and comfortably
  • Improve your flexibility, strength and stamina
  • Reduce pain and feel great

Upon registration you will receive:

  • Walk with Ease Book (mailed to you)
  • Weekly educational emails

For additional questions, please contact:

Click here to register