Originally developed by Hope Kleine, former SDSU Extension Health Education Field Specialist, and Nikki Prosch, former SDSU Extension Health & Physical Activity Field Specialist.
Walk With Ease offers educational workshops that are designed to help adults living with ongoing arthritis, joint pain, or who are sedentary and want to become more active. Comprehensive studies demonstrate that Walk With Ease reduces pain, increases balance and strength, as well as improves your overall health.
The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program is a 6-week walking program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or want to become more active, if you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.
Options
In-Person
SDSU Extension is offering in-person workshops statewide led by trained volunteers. Check out our in-person workshop schedule below.
- Each session is offered by a trained, CPR-certified leader.
- Participants will be asked to sign a waiver, acknowledging they are aware of the risks associated with engaging in a physical activity program.
- Each one-hour session includes stretching, walking and a group discussion.
- Free Walk With Ease guidebook and resources for participants.
- If you have questions at any time, you may contact us at 1-888-484-3800.
SELF-GUIDED/VIRTUAL
Enjoy the flexibility of a walking program on your own schedule with our self-guided, virtual option. Engage in self-study lessons, track your individual walking, receive weekly informational emails or text messages to encourage you throughout your walking journey.
Self-guided program details are as follows:
- Free Walk With Ease guidebook and resources for participants.
- Spanish version available “Camine Con Gusto”
- If you have questions at any time, you may contact us at 1-888-484-3800.
Worksite
- Educate, incentivize, motivate and help improve overall quality of life for your employees.
- Implement the program with your own trained leader or sign up for a a self-guided workshop listed under the virtual offerings above.
- To learn more about having an employee trained as a Walk With Ease leader, contact Emily Kranz, SDSU Extension Health and Physical Activity Field Specialist.
Bring Walk With Ease to Your Community
Join the team of Walk With Ease leaders in South Dakota! SDSU Extension is proud to serve as the Hub of Walk With Ease leaders in South Dakota. If you are interested in becoming a trained leader or for more information, please contact Emily Kranz, SDSU Extension Health and Physical Activity Field Specialist.
Additional Resources
- Arthritis Foundation: Learn more about the Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease program, download the Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease App and access additional resources for managing your joint pain and arthritis symptoms.
- Better Choices, Better Health© SD Chronic Disease Workshops (CDSMP) are designed to help adults living with chronic conditions and caregivers manage physical and mental health wellness. Participants will learn goal setting, problem solving, managing difficult emotions, understanding medications, relaxation techniques, nutrition and physical activity planning and idea, and tips for communicating with providers and family.
“I’m able to walk more, sleep better and have a better mood!”
