Walk Strong: The Power of Walking for Heart, Brain & Longevity with Conni Ramsey

Week of June 5, 2027

Conni’s six-day walking program, Sunday through Friday, will build progressively from one day to the next. Each session will combine a brief lecture and practical information with at least 35 minutes of walking, allowing participants to immediately apply the techniques they learn. 

The program will explore the key principles of frequency, duration, and intensity (FDI) and the mechanics behind efficient walking, including gait, posture, breathing, movement, and how the body responds to ground forces. Participants will learn how to safely increase heart rate and intensity while exploring the powerful connections between walking, cardiovascular health, brain health, mobility, and longevity. 

Additional classes: 

Posture for the Walk
A focused session exploring posture, alignment, balance, and the relationship between efficient posture and walking mechanics. 

Train to Walk
A movement-based class featuring exercises specifically designed to support stronger, more efficient walking, with an emphasis on mobility, strength, balance, and coordination. 

 

Conni Ramsey is a movement educator, Pilates teacher, restorative yoga instructor, and health and wellness coach with more than 40 years in the fitness industry and over 30 years teaching Pilates. Conni’s relationship with Rancho La Puerta began in the late 1980s, where she was an integral part of the Pilates program as it came to fruition in the early 1990s. Under the mentorship of Meg Root and through Reebok Body Walk, Conni became an avid walker and walking educator with more than 30 years of experience. She brings a deep understanding of gait, posture, movement mechanics, and the body’s response to exercise. Her approach helps participants walk with greater awareness, efficiency, and confidence while understanding how walking supports cardiovascular and brain health, mobility, and longevity.