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

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