Walk With Ease 

Taking steps to pain-free living

If you seek relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program will teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.

Program Description

• Evidence-based program
• 6 weeks
• 3 health education and physical activity sessions per week
• Physical activity includes stretching and walking
• Includes pre and post program health and fitness assessment

Goals:

• Reduce arthritis symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and fatigue
• Improve strength, balance, and walking pace
• Reduce disability
• Increase confidence in the ability to manage arthritis

Eligibility

• Adults with arthritis
• Adults who want to increase their physical activity levels and are able to be on their feet for at least 10 minutes without increased pain.
• Adults with other chronic health conditions—such as diabetes and heart disease—who want to be more active.

Cost:

• Free to members
• $50 nonmembers

Should you have further questions, please contact:

Kyle Almoney at [email protected] or call 717-843-7884  x248

Walk With Ease 

Taking steps to pain-free living

If you seek relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program will teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.

Program Description

• Evidence-based program
• 6 weeks
• 3 health education and physical activity sessions per week
• Physical activity includes stretching and walking
• Includes pre and post program health and fitness assessment

Goals:

• Reduce arthritis symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and fatigue
• Improve strength, balance, and walking pace
• Reduce disability
• Increase confidence in the ability to manage arthritis

Eligibility

• Adults with arthritis
• Adults who want to increase their physical activity levels and are able to be on their feet for at least 10 minutes without increased pain.
• Adults with other chronic health conditions—such as diabetes and heart disease—who want to be more active.

Cost:

• Free to members
• $50 nonmembers

Should you have further questions, please contact:

For York County clients:

W. Dale Brougher YMCA, contact Tara Neff at [email protected]  or call 717-235-0446 x404

For Lancaster County clients, contact Jessica Rodriguez at [email protected] or call 717-464-4000 x1220