Fit & Strong! (F&S) is a group physical activity and behavior change program for persons with arthritis.

The program consists of 24 sessions, each 90 minutes. The first 60 minutes focus on flexibility, low-impact aerobics, and strength training to improve lower body function. The remaining 30 minutes consist of health education and group problem solving using a structured curriculum.

Participants develop personalized action plans to maintain physical activity and progress after the class ends.
Is a group physical activity (PA) and behavior change program for persons with arthritis. The program consists of 24 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. The first 60 minutes focus on flexibility, low-impact aerobics, and progressive strength training to improve lower body function.  The remaining 30 minutes consist of health education and group problem solving using a structured curriculum. Participants develop personalized action plans to maintain physical activity and progress after the class ends. Fit & Strong! is effective, engaging, and fun—the program has high retention and attendance rates. Published findings demonstrate Fit & Strong! significantly improves engagement and maintenance of PA. If people exercise other good things happen.  In addition to increased PA, participants also had improved lower extremity pain and function, lower extremity strength, mobility, and anxiety and depression.