mall walking

Retail corridor exercise

Mall walking is the practice of walking laps inside a shopping mall for exercise, popular among older adults who want a climate-controlled, level surface with benches and bathrooms nearby.

Many malls open early to accommodate mall walkers before stores open: She does her mall walking at 6 a.m. with a group of retirees.

Opposites
environment/setting

mall walkingtrail running

Outdoor racing on unpaved terrain

mountain hiking · backcountry hiking · trail hiking · beach walking · forest bathing

intensity/exertion level

mall walkingmarathon running

Extended competitive foot race

sprinting · high-intensity interval training · mountain climbing · ultramarathon · CrossFit

activity vs. sedentariness

mall walkinglounging

Reclining in idleness

bed rest · inactivity · channel surfing · desk work · vegging out

Family

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G