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Walk with Ease: Evidence-based Walking Program

Walk with Ease: Evidence-based Walking Program. Walk with Ease: What is it?. Evidence-based Arthritis Foundation 6-week Walking Program Easily adapted Get Active, Stay Active. Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments. Features of Walk with Ease.

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Walk with Ease: Evidence-based Walking Program

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  1. Walk with Ease: Evidence-based Walking Program

  2. Walk with Ease: What is it? • Evidence-based • Arthritis Foundation 6-week Walking Program • Easily adapted • Get Active, Stay Active Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  3. Features of Walk with Ease • Strengthening and Stretching Exercises • Sitting or Standing Options • Health Education • Motivational Tips and Tools • Online Resources Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  4. Online Resources Walking Diary Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  5. Online Resources Movement Trackers Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  6. Online Resources Video Instruction Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  7. Online Resources Email Service • Tips and Milestones Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  8. Online Resources http://www.arthritistoday.org/fitness/walking/walk-with-ease/walk-with-ease-resources.php?ht= Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  9. Formats • Self Directed • Use Walk with Ease book individually • Group Class • Led by trained Walk with Ease leader • Less than 15 people • Walk with Ease Leaders • Trained by Arthritis Foundation • CPR Certified • Believe in value of physical activity Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  10. Walk with Ease Walking Session • Encouraged 3 times per week • Health Education Lesson • Walking Sequence • Warm-up • Stretching • Walk • Cool-down • Final Stretching Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  11. What will You Learn? • Self-monitor for Physical Problems while Walking • Anticipate and Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity • Exercise Safety • Proper foot ware • Proper walking surface • Warning signs of over-exercising • How to increase exercise intensity Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  12. Walk with Ease: Proven Benefits • Decreased Pain and Discomfort of Arthritis • Improved Overall Health • Increased • Balance • Strength • Walking Pace and Endurance • Confidence in ability to be physically active Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  13. Cost • No Cost to Register Online • Books free while supplies last through KAP • Posters, Brochures, Fact Sheets Available for Promotion • Great free program to refer people to if they want or need to exercise Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  14. Registration and Information http://www.kdheks.gov/arthritis/wwe-overview.htm Our Vision - Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments

  15. Missty Slater Worksite Wellness Specialist Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Health Promotion 785-296-1917 mslater@kdheks.gov

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