Walk With Ease
Walk safely, build strength, and improve your health one step at a time.
Class Track
Location
In-person/Remote
Sessions
18
About the Class
Walk With Ease is an evidence-based walking program developed by the Arthritis Foundation. Designed for people with arthritis and other ongoing health concerns, the program helps participants safely increase physical activity while improving strength, flexibility, stamina, and overall well-being. Participants learn strategies for walking safely and building habits that support long-term health.
Benefits of the class
Walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve overall health and mobility.
- Improve flexibility, strength, and stamina
- Reduce pain and discomfort
- Increase confidence with physical activity
- Develop healthy walking habits
- Improve balance and walking pace
- Learn strategies for staying active safely
Why it works
Walk With Ease combines physical activity with practical education that helps participants build confidence and maintain long-term success.
- Evidence-based program developed by the Arthritis Foundation and CDC partners
- Encourages gradual and sustainable increases in activity
- Supports self-management of arthritis and other chronic conditions
- Designed for individuals with a wide range of fitness levels
Evidence Snapshot
- Developed by the Arthritis Foundation in partnership with the CDC
- Evidence-based program supporting improved physical activity participation
- Demonstrated benefits for pain management, mobility, and confidence with activity
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Walk With Ease class Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
No. While developed for people with arthritis, the program can benefit anyone who wants to increase physical activity safely.
No. The program is designed for people at many different fitness levels.
No. Participants progress gradually and safely based on their abilities.
The program was specifically developed to help people with arthritis and joint pain become more active safely.
Participants typically walk three times per week for six weeks.
For Clinicians
Walk With Ease is an evidence-based walking intervention appropriate for adults with arthritis, joint pain, chronic health conditions, or sedentary lifestyles.
The program supports increased physical activity, improved confidence, enhanced mobility, and self-management of symptoms through structured walking and educational content.
Helpful referral language
Recommend Walk With Ease for adults with arthritis, joint pain, or low activity levels who would benefit from a structured, low-risk approach to increasing physical activity.
Key outcomes
- Increased physical activity participation
- Improved stamina and mobility
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Improved confidence managing symptoms
- Better walking pace and balance
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