Walk With Ease
This project is a collaborative partnership with CHPcommunity to facilitate the effective dissemination and evaluation of an evidence-based program called Walk With Ease. The virtual (online) version of the 6 week program is available state-wide. An in-person version of the group program is available locally in Story County in collaboration with Ames Park and Recreation and Mary Greeley Medical Center with locations at the Ames Community Center and the Lifetime Fitness Center in Story City. For more information on the Walk with Ease program and ongoing research efforts, visit walkwitheaseISU.org.
The project aims to help develop training capacity to both broaden dissemination efforts, as well as evaluate and support improved participant outcomes. The other major goal is to understand what factors act as barriers or facilitators to successful large-scale program implementation.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact WalkwithEase@iastate.edu, and a member of our team will get back to you ASAP.
Individuals interested in participating in the project can contact WalkwithEase@iastate.edu, or complete our short online interest form by CLICKING HERE, or copying this link into your web browser: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/de035e5226ae44038bccde7fd94e8cc0
Additional Information
Walk with Ease – Partnerships to promote active living in seniors
Dr. Greg Welk
The CDC recommends Walk with Ease to promote older adult physical activity
Program Collaborators
Walk with Ease is offered with the support of several collaborating organizations. For more information on all of our partners, see below.
Exercyse is Medicine is an Iowa State University undergraduate student organization partnered with Kinesiology Department Faculty to promote physical activity across campus and in the local community
CHPcommunity is an Iowa non-profit organization focusing on developing opportunities and partnerships to improve community health outcomes across the state.
https://chpcommunity.org/ for more information.