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'''Mall walking''' is a form of [[exercise]] in which people [[walk]] or [[jog]] through the usually long [[corridor]]s of [[shopping mall]]s. Many malls open early so that people may mall walk, however [[store]]s and other such facilities generally do not open at this time. Many choose to mall walk as the indoor climate is comfortable and there is easy access to [[restroom]]s.

Mall walking is undertaken individually, in groups, or as part of an organised mall walking programme.

== Advantages to the mall -owners some==

Many malls actively encourage mall walking with special [[club]]s and benefits. It is seen be the mall owners as beneficial for several reasons:

* The mall walkers are present during hours when the mall would otherwise be mostly-unoccupied, save for the workers preparing to open the stores, so there is no chance of crowding out other "paying customers".

* Mall walkers tend to be a crowd requiring little supervision, but because the mall is preparing to open, the mall's security staff is usually already on-site.

* After walking, mall walkers may well stay on and shop the stores or patronize the mall's [[food court]], increasing the traffic in the mall druing what would otherwise be the very slow opening hour.

* Mall-walking programs provide good, often free publicity for the mall owners.

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