Synergy Health & Wellness launches its sixth season of WalkStrong, a 5k- and 10k-walk-training program, whose goal is to safely encourage physical activity for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities. Participants receive coaching and education on activity, nutrition, learning about the joys of using their bodies in challenging ways, and making great friends along the way. Two VIP registration nights are being held September 7th and 10th, at 6 pm, at Footzone, 842 NW Wall Street, with a chance to meet program coaches and athletes, enjoy snacks and drinks, and win raffle prizes.

WalkStrong’s fall 12-week program begins on September 11th, and includes two weekly coached group walks, on Tuesday evenings (at 6 p.m.) and Saturday mornings (at 8:30 a.m.).building up to a 5 or 10k. Program includes: Event registration, a tech t-shirt, clinics on related topics of nutrition, stretching, stride, and gear; access to a private Facebook page; 10% discount on all in-store purchases at FootZone and on massage therapy and nutrition counseling at Synergy Health & Wellness, and a post-graduation VIP party. WalkStrong costs just $125 for all 12 weeks of training. Some scholarships may be available. To register (through September 10th), call Synergy Health & Wellness at 541-323-3448.

WalkStrong is offered by Synergy Health & Wellness, Central Oregon’s leading independent provider of diabetes and nutrition services through a clinic offering massage therapy, nutrition counseling and education, grocery store tours, and movement programs for people of all abilities, in a size-inclusive practice. Synergy Health & Wellness is located at 361 NE Franklin Ave Building C, Bend. To register, go to www.synergyhealthbend.com or call 541-323-3488. For an insurance referral, please fax 541-323-3483.