Fort Payne Parks and Recreation will be offering adults ages 50+ a new way to stay fit. Thanks to a remote pilot grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they will offer the Walk With Ease (WWE) program in a remote setting to the Fort Payne community. Fort Payne Parks and Recreation is one of nine park and recreation agencies across the country to receive the remote pilot grant. The WWE program, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, will be used to help provide residents with exercise activities safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, scientifically proven to help reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, offers benefits for people managing other chronic conditions as well. Studies by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging at the University of North Carolina have shown that WWE contributes to reduced pain, increased balance and strength, increased levels of physical activity and improved overall health. Together, NRPA and the CDC aim to reach more people living with arthritis and other chronic conditions to improve their levels of physical activity and quality of life through this trusted and measurable program administered by local parks and recreation.