Step Into Heart Health with Walk With Ease!

February 10, 2025 / Get Well

As we observe Heart Health Month, let’s take meaningful steps toward keeping our hearts strong. Movement is one of the most effective ways to support cardiovascular health, and this Monday, we encourage you to take that first step—literally. Consider joining your colleagues for the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Walk With Ease Challenge. Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day, working tirelessly to keep you going. Isn’t it time to show it some love?

Let’s Walk With Ease, Together

  • Register Now: Register with the VDH and watch the Intro to Walk With Ease Portal to familiarize yourself with the program structure. 
  • Community Start: Feb. 24 is when we’ll kick off our walking challenge as a NOVA community.
  • Six-Week Commitment: The program will run from Monday, Feb. 24, through Friday, April 4, giving you plenty of time to build heart-healthy habits, enjoy the benefits of regular movement and be prepped and ready for Spring 2025 NOVA Walk Week.
  • About Walk With Ease: Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a new fitness challenge, Walk With Ease is for you. Originally developed by the Arthritis Foundation and the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance to help individuals with arthritis improve mobility, reduce pain and boost overall health, this evidence-based program offers benefits for everyone seeking to enhance their overall well-being through movement.

This Monday’s Tip: Commit to a Healthier Heart with Walk With Ease!

The official Walk With Ease kickoff is just two weeks away! Use this week to:

✔  Register Today. 
✔   Watch the video Intro to Walk With Ease Portal to familiarize yourself with the program structure.
✔   Invite a colleague or friend to join you for accountability and support.

Remember, major change takes time, but by recommitting to healthy habits every Monday, you’ll always be moving closer to your wellness goals. Let’s give our hearts some extra love this February and embark on this journey together.

A group of five diverse older adults smiles while standing together outdoors in a park, dressed in casual athletic wear. The banner features the text "Heart Health Month – Walk With Ease" in bold letters, with "Heart" highlighted in red. Below, the hashtag "#HealthyMonday" appears, along with the "Healthy Monday" logo in green. The background is bright and natural, emphasizing an active and healthy lifestyle.

—Dahlia Henry- Tett, Chief Wellness Officer (CWO)