Walk with Ease
The Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk with Ease! The program includes walking, stretching and strengthening exercises, health information, and motivation!
Participants agree to walk at least 10 minutes, 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Participants can increase their walking time as able. Stretching and strengthening exercises are also incorporated into the program.
In research conducted by the Arthritis Foundation, the program helped participants reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis, increase balance, strength and walking pace, build confidence in your ability to be physically active and improve overall health.
There are TWO ways to participate:
- Self-Directed : Allows you to follow the 6-week program on your own. Start and end the program on dates that work for you. No weekly check ins are required. This version of the program is available anytime. Register when you are ready to start the 6-week program and TCOA will mail you the program materials and you will complete the program on your own. TCOA will follow up with you after 6 weeks to ensure you have completed the program.
- Self-Directed Enhanced: Facilitator led. Start and end the 6-week program with a group of participants and program facilitator. Weekly check ins and communication with the program facilitator is required. You will primarily walk on your own, however, optional facilitator led weekly group walks are offered to provide an opportunity for socialization, education and motivation. After you register, TCOA will mail you the program materials and you will follow the program.
Regardless of the way you choose to participant, you agree to walk at least 10 minutes, 3 times per week for 6 weeks, and increase walking time as able.
Walk with Ease is not available online.
Walk with Ease
Self Directed
Available anytime
Allows you to follow the 6-week program on your own. Start and end the program on dates that work for you. No weekly check ins are required. Register when you are ready to start the program. Tri-County Office on Aging will follow up with you after 6 weeks. Available anytime.
Have Questions? call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email [email protected]
Free to participate. Must be 60 years old or older.
Walk with Ease
Self-Directed Enhanced
Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12, 2026
To register, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email [email protected]
Free to participate and attend. Must be 60 years old or older.
Walk with Ease
Self-Directed Enhanced
Thursdays, June 11 - July 16, 2026
9:00 - 10:00 am
East Lansing High School Track
509 Burcham Dr.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Meet at the outdoor track
To register, call prime time senior program at 517-337-1113 or call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email [email protected]
Offered in partnership with Prime Time Senior Program.
Free to participate and attend. Must be 60 years old or older.