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Walking Indoors
What happens on those days when the air is just not that inviting. Some cities have days where the air quality is less than desirable, and there are many days each year that are just too rainy, snowy, hot, cold or icy to walk comfortably. If you belong to a gym or own a treadmill, you already know that you can hop on and walk for miles. If not, never underestimate that value of the mall. Mall walking has become a very popular form of exercise, particularly among our senior citizens. Many malls now open a few hours earlier to accommodate those who wish to stroll past the stores and do a little window shopping while exercising. Some malls have even set up coat racks during the winter so that the mall walkers have a safe, secure place to leave their outer garments while walking. It is not uncommon to see groups of mall walkers socializing at the food court after their workouts - many of them having met for the first time while walking through the mall.
As you stroll through the many different venues, you'll begin to become aware of which locations you enjoy. For your walking program to be successful, there are the places on which to concentrate your efforts, but do mix it up occasionally. Even the most enjoyable place to walk can become quite boring after walking there every day for a few weeks.
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