WHY IS MALL WALKING POPULAR?

If you have shopped at a mall, you probably have noticed some of the people inside are not there to buy things. Instead, they are getting in a workout by walking around the shopping mall. What started as a fringe physical activity has morphed into one of the most popular activities for residents of retirement communities all across Denver. Mall walking has become popular enough that most shopping malls open their doors a couple of hours early to allow walkers to get a head start on their active days.

For the residents of our senior living center in Denver, Colorado, mall walking is a popular activity for many reasons

Protection Against Bad Weather

Because of the mountains, Denver experiences wild swings in weather. What is a sunny, tranquil day can quickly turn into a prolonged rainstorm. Mall walking protects you against Denver’s wild weather swings. You also enjoy exercising in a climate-controlled environment that helps you avoid extremely hot and cold weather conditions.

Traffic-Free

Colorado has established several traffic laws that protect pedestrians. The same can be said for Denver and the surrounding communities. However, for a wide variety of reasons, many motorists do not adhere to the safety-first rules and regulations. Walking in a mall helps you avoid the dangers of high-traffic roads. You do not have to cross any intersections, as well as have to deal with objects obstructing your path.

Quick Medical Response

Outside of our assisted living facility in Denver, there is no other venue that ensures a quicker medical response than the security personnel working at a mall. Shopping malls typically dedicate an area to monitoring what goes on both inside and outside. This means that if you experience a medical emergency while at a shopping mall, you can expect to receive a prompt response because of the detailed surveillance system. In addition, there are many people close by to help you as well.

Accessible Refreshments

If you do most of your walking outdoors, you might not gain access to refreshments when you need to recharge your body. On the other hand, malls are full of refreshment options such as one of the many restaurants operating in a food court. Even if you mall walk before a venue opens for business, you should have access to vending machines to quench your thirst and recharge your body.

Opportunity to Socialize

Mall walking has turned out to be much more than an effective way to stay in shape. It also represents one of the best ways to interact with friends. Not only do you interact with friends, but you also can build camaraderie with other mall walkers that help you grow new friendships. Most shopping malls provide areas where mall walkers can interact with each other. In addition, you also have the food court where you swap stories with other mall walkers.

Walking in a mall presents a few drawbacks, such as navigating around slower walkers and walking in endless loops. However, the many advantages of mall walking overwhelm the low number of inconveniences. Denver offers mall walkers plenty of options to remain safe while enjoying a physical and social activity.Our caregivers can recommend shopping malls where you can stay fit by walking. You also have many options inside our assisted living facility in Denver, CO to remain physically active. Learn more by scheduling a tour of our senior living center