Physical Activity
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 offer low-cost physical activity programming to Delawareans statewide.
Taking part in the Walk With Ease and Camine Con Gusto evidence-based fitness program helps reduce your pain and improve your overall health. Created by the experts at the Arthritis Foundation, this introductory-level program provides techniques to begin and maintain a successful walking program. Program topics will include exercising safely and comfortably, improving flexibility and building strength and reducing pain.
The 6-week educational program is available in two formats:
Weekly email series or
45-minute, live weekly group sessions via Zoom
Both formats include:
Walk With Ease/Camine Con Gusto Participant Guidebook
Weekly support via email and/or phone, resources and videos
Self-guided walking sessions (a minimum of three days per week for at least 10-40 minutes per day is recommended)
Certificate of completion
Cost: Free
Eligibility can be self-selected during the registration process. Please visit the event's page for more information.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Nancy Mears, mears@udel.edu or 302-831-3284.
Walk+Roll Community-Based Physical Activity Clubs
Designed to complement the Walk With Ease/Camine Con Gusto program, Walk+Roll Clubs are community-based physical activity clubs intended to encourage and motivate people to lead physically active lives. Led by trained Walk+Roll Leaders who are CPR-certified, club sessions last about an hour and consist of a warm-up, light stretching, a cardiovascular session and a cool-down. All sites are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Bilingual Spanish leaders are available at some sites.
Cost: Free
Please visit each location's event page for more information on this program.
Choose a location below:
Newark
Milford
Seaford
Georgetown
If you have any questions, or need assistance with registration, please contact Nancy Mears, mears@udel.edu or 302-831-3284.
Interested in leading a Walk+Roll Club in your area? Learn how you can become a trained leader!
The physical activity programs are funded in part by: Delaware Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) Grant
For More Information
Nancy Mears, MS, CHES, SNS
Extension Agent II- Health and Well-being
University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Carvel Research and Education Center
16483 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-7303
Direct Line: 302-831-3284
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Walk with Ease:
FALL 2025 SESSION 1:
ZOOM SERIES, 45-minute live, weekly group educational sessions on Tuesdays, 12 p.m.
Dates:
September 2, 2025
September 9, 2025
September 16, 2025
September 23, 2025
September 30, 2025
October 7, 2025
OR
EMAIL SERIES, weekly self-guided sessions
FALL SESSION 1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 20, 2025
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 1: Wednesdays, September 3 – October 8, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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 1: Fridays, September 5 – October 10, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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 1: Mondays, September 8 – October 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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 1: Tuesdays, September 2 – October 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SESSION 2: Tuesdays, October 14 – November 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
Session 1 Pre-registration Deadline: August 20, 2025
Session 2 Pre-registration Deadline: October 1, 2025
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