Mall Walking Exercise Tips

Keep your mall walking experience fun and lively by trying a few of these motivators:

Join a walking program. Stop by your mall's customer service area to find out if the mall has a walking program. If it does, sign up and take part in its activities.

If your mall doesn't offer a program, start one yourself. Get feedback from other walkers and contact the mall management. See if a local hospital is willing to offer support—such as setting up free blood pressure checks or donating T-shirts for walkers to wear.
Set and monitor goals. Try to walk a certain distance each day or walk nonstop for a particular amount of time. Log the progress of your long-term goals, and when you achieve one, congratulate yourself before setting a new one.
Socialize with others. What makes mall walking fun is the people. Talking with others is a great distraction from the fact that you are actually working out.
Make plans after walking. You are more likely to walk each morning if you know you're going to do something you enjoy afterward. Plan to go shopping or grab a cup of coffee with friends when your walk is done.