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Being physically active is vital at every stage of life whether you are preventing disease, promoting health or improving overall well-being.
According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), over 71% of Delaware adults are obese and overweight. In addition, Delaware adults reported a number of chronic disease risk factors including high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, and depression. Nearly a quarter of Delaware adults report participation in enough aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise to meet the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
In collaboration with national, state and local agencies, community partners and volunteers throughout the State of Delaware, the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension works to improve access to safe, affordable and accessible physical activity opportunities to Delawareans.
Walk with Ease
Taking part in the Walk With Ease evidence-based fitness program helps improve your overall health. Created by the experts at the Arthritis Foundation, this basic introductory level program is for people who are new or returning to exercise. Over 6 weeks of self-paced virtual education, you will learn how to set up a basic fitness program and make physical activity part of life! Motivational weekly topics include goal planning, stretching, strength exercises, overcoming barriers, the importance of hydration and how to fuel your body for physical activities. An activity tracker (smart phone or pedometer) and the commitment to at least 3 days per week of physical activity is recommended as part of the program. Optional Zoom check-ins will be available.
Participant Cost: $0. Registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Nancy Mears, mears@udel.edu or 302-831-3284.
For More Information
Nancy Mears, MS, CHES, SNS
Extension Affiliate, Health & Well-being
University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Direct Line: 302-831-3284
E-Mail: mears@udel.edu
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Walk with Ease:
FALL 2025 SESSION 2:
ZOOM SERIES, 45-minute live, weekly group educational sessions on Tuesdays, 12 p.m.
Dates:
10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18
October 14, 2025
October 21, 2025
October 28, 2025
November 4, 2025
November 11, 2025
November 18, 2025
FALL SESSION 2 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2025
Walk and Roll:
SEAFORD:
Club Location: Seaford Sports Complex Walking Path
Parking & Meeting Location: Seaford District Library, Rear Parking Lot, 600 North Market Street Extended, Seaford, DE 19973
SESSION 2: Wednesdays, October 15 – November 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
GEORGETOWN:
Club Location: Sandhill Fields
Meeting Location: Sandhill Fields, Murrays Lane, Georgetown, DE 19947
SESSION 2: Fridays, October 17 – November 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Note: This site has a bilingual Spanish Walk+Roll Leader.
NEWARK:
Club Location: Glasgow Park Loop Trail
Parking Location: Glasgow Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702
Meeting Location: Frazer Farm House Porch
SESSION 2: Mondays, October 13 – November 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Note: This site has a bilingual Spanish Walk+Roll Leader.
MILFORD:
Club Location: Milford Wellness Village
Parking Location: Milford Wellness Village, 21 W Clarke Ave Suite #1050, Milford, DE 19963
Meeting Location: La Red Entrance
SESSION 2: Tuesdays, October 14 – November 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
Session 2 Pre-registration Deadline: October 1, 2025
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