Mall Walking Program

Program membership is free, and members receive:

• Free membership card and mileage log sheet for our Mileage Log, located at the security booth in the D-Wing Section adjacent to New Concept Gifts.
• Free merchant coupons, when walkers present their membership cards in the mall office or at Lee/Wrangler.

For more details, visit the mall office Monday through Friday between 8 am – 5 pm, or you can call 757-565-3378.

How many steps in a mile?

• One mile is equal to 5280 feet. Most people say it takes about 2000 steps for every mile, of course everyones stride is different. An average stride is usually somewhere between 2 and 3 feet in length. So on average it takes between 1760 and 2640 steps to complete one mile.
• To measure your strides mark a distance of 50 feet. Now walk this distance and count your steps. Divide 50 by the number of steps and that is your stride length. Now, divide 5280 by your stride length to find your average steps per mile.
• Two times around the mall is 1 (one) mile, come in to a climate controlled environment to walk everyday of the week.

How does walking compare to running?

• Walking can provide the same benefits as a running program. General health benefits are acquired from any walking. For cardio benefits the key is walking fast enough to get your heart rate up. Walkers may miss fewer days due to injury than runners while achieving similar improvements in aerobic conditioning.
• Experts agree that physical activity is one of the cornerstones for good health, and walking is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to be physically active. All you need is a good pair of shoes, and you can do it almost anywhere and at any time.
• Experts also agree that all you need is 30 minutes of moderate-level physical activity on most days of the week to see health benefits. Brisk walking is considered a type of moderate-level physical activity.
• You can even divide the 30 minutes into shorter periods of at least 10 minutes each. For instance, use stairs instead of an elevator, get off a bus one or two stops early, or park your car at the far end of the lot at work.
• If you already engage in 30 minutes of moderate-level physical activity a day, you can get added benefits by doing more. Engage in a moderate-level activity for a longer period each day, or engage in a more vigorous activity.