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Exercise by way to Mall
You heard me: Make the mall your walking track. Do it alone, or with a group of friends. How? If you are already a mall rat, good for you! If you aren't it's not that
hard. You do visit the mall alone or in a group once in a while, right? Now just think of those large retail spaces as your walking track. There's no chance of getting bored - you can gaze at the stores and people around while you do it.It's not my idea, I must confess. Mall walking is catching on in a big way in the West. Why shouldn't you try it out as an interesting workout option? Thanks to the mall boom, almost every metropolitan city and small town now has several malls - big and small. Some of them claim to have as much as one kilometer (some promise more) of walking space on each floor. And each has at least three floors. Here's what makes malls great places for your walking routine.
* Walking in a temperature-controlled environment is more comfortable.
* The smooth, hard mall floor is much better to walk on than the pot-holed roads or the muddy ground at the local park.
* Most malls have piped music playing in the background so you don't have to carry your I-pod.
* Drinking water and restrooms are within easy reach.
* Once you are through with the walk you can shop for groceries or book movie tickets for the weekend. Isn't this fun?
Besides the straight walking passages, there are steps and benches which can be utilized for stretches and push-ups.
Your mall workout
If you are a beginner, try these easy options.
* BENCH PUSH-UP
Place hands shoulder-width apart on the back of a bench or railing. Walk feet back so the body forms a diagonal line. Bend elbows and lower chest toward bench. Hold for one count, and then straighten arms.
* SQUAT WALK-UP
Stand facing the staircase with feet together. Place your right foot on the second step and bend the knees, sitting back into squat. Climb stairs two at a time, maintaining squat position as much as possible.
* STAIR HOPS
(Suitable for late teens and people in their 20s) Stand facing the staircase with your feet together. Hop onto the first step, landing with your knees bent. Then step back
onto the first step, one foot at a time. Repeat hopping onto bottom step and stepping off it, alternating feet.* TRICEPS DIPS
Sit on the edge of the bench with hands next to hips, grasping the seat edge. Slide your butt off bench and walk a few feet forwards. Next, lower your butt towards the floor, bending elbows up to 90 degrees. Hold for one count, and then come back to the bench. Repeat a few times. Go up slowly. Making new friends while on a mall walk is a bonus. Also, think about getting together with friends and forming your own Mall Walking Club! This will promote social interaction and team work within your community. It will not only bring you good health but also charge you up mentally. Mall walking is a good option for the elderly too. They not only have an exciting walking track but also have the option of holding on to some form of support while walking if balance is a concern.