Week 6: Look Forward

Congratulations on reaching the final week of the "Spring into Summer" Walk with Ease program. We encourage you to finish strong and log your last week's walking minutes on the provided portal. We also encourage participants to use our other provided resources in order to get the most out of the Walk with Ease program. 

Portal Platform Basics:                    

Complete this process each week to track your progress
  1. Log in to the platform to review the schedule 
  2. Complete tasks provided in the schedule 
  3. Enter your walking minutes for week 5
  4. ​Set goals for week 6

Goals:

Goals for the week: 
  • Walk a minimum of 3 days
  • Start forming healthy walking habits 
  • Keep track of your walking minutes!
  • Create a plan for after program physical activity adherence

Incorporate stretching & strengthening into your walking

Making a Plan for Your Future:

The "Spring into Summer" version of the Walk With Ease program is designed to help you develop good physical activity habits that continue after these 6 weeks. It is a safe, achievable, and effective program for lifelong better health. You can create an updated walking plan that can help you continue success after this week. Within the contract, you can include what you want to accomplish, when you want to achieve it, and what will possibly motivate you.

Staying Active

Success & Barriers
​You should be proud of yourself for continuing with this walking program. Although the finish line for the Walk with Ease challenge is in sight, we hope you will not stop walking but rather use this program to help launch continued physical activity.
Keep moving in your way!
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Take some time to reflect on your successes and barriers that you have experienced throughout the last 6 weeks. 
  • What were your motivators to walk?
  • How did you feel after you walked? 
  • What were some challenges that you had to overcome?​

Final Thoughts:

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  • When you need to, review all of the chapters for suggestions concerning good exercise techniques and safety 
  • Discuss any questions you have with your healthcare provider
  • Always remember to move at your own pace. Progress slowly and gradually
  • Remember to use your Walking Plan and Walking Diary as tools to help you stay on track and gauge your progress
  • Be sure to use the techniques for monitoring your exercise intensity and measuring your fitness level 
  • Do your best, challenge yourself if you can, but don't force yourself to keep up with anyone else
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