Welcome to Walk With Ease!
We're excited you've decided to take the next step toward improving your health through movement. This evidence-based, self-directed walking program is designed to help you safely increase your physical activity, build healthy habits, and improve your overall health and well-being. Walk With Ease is completed at your own pace over 6 weeks.
Inside the online portal, you'll be able to:
- Access program videos and educational resources
- Set personalized walking goals
- Track your progress throughout the program
- Gain motivation to build healthy habits
Why Participate?
Research conducted at UNC at Chapel Hill has shown that people who complete the Walk With Ease program can experience:
- Reduced pain and discomfort from arthritis
- Improved balance, strength, and walking pace
- Greater confidence in their ability to be physically active
- Improved overall health and well-being
How Do I Get Started?
Complete these two steps
STEP 1: Create your personalized, secure account to access the online portal. You can watch this video to learn more about the portal (click here).
STEP 2: Answer a few questions to help us get you started with the program.
You must complete both STEP 1 and STEP 2 to be fully registered and gain access to the Walk With Ease portal. You can watch an instructional video here.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please email uncsmi@med.unc.edu.
We look forward to supporting your Walk With Ease journey!