National Mall Walk

National Mall Walk club

Introduction

Regular physical activity is important to overall health, and walking is an excellent way to be active. Adults who engage in regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, are at lower risk of heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancers, and depressed mood, compared with inactive adults.

Adults who are regularly physically active may also obtain other health benefits and positive outcomes, such as maintaining or losing weight, improving sleep, and for older adults, maintaining their independence, reducing their risk of falls, and delaying the onset of cognitive decline and dementia.

Most inactive adults can safely begin a walking program.

Walking can be done by the public and families. It is an activity that requires little or no specialized skills or training, and does not require the purchase of

expensive equipment or specialized attire beyond comfortable walking shoes. Persons who are inactive or unfit can begin a walking program safely. For busy adults, walking offers flexibility, compared to scheduled activities. Walkers can set their own pace to fit their level of fitness.

Physical Activity Recomendations for all Adults

To gain health benefits, national guidelines recommend that adults, including older adults, should obtain at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous-intensity activity.

Why Mall Walk?

External conditions, such as extreme temperatures and inclement weather, may negatively influence walking and increase safety hazards.

Mall walking is considered a safe, comfortable physical activity mode. Malls are attractive places for walking because they provide a sheltered indoor environment free from the dangers of traffic congestion, and can be used most days of the year regardless of weather or seasonal differences.

Security staff is usually present so people feel less fearful and vulnerable when walking in malls than in more unpredictable environments. In addition, malls have level surfaces, benches for places to rest, water fountains for the availability of free water, and accessible restrooms.

Mall walking provides participants the opportunity to socialize and to shop at the various retail stores. Attractive programmatic features of mall walking programs are that they are noncompetitive, sociable and friendly, and mall walkers are typically not judged by their speed, attire, or physique.

Using existing malls and providing effective mall walking programs have the potential to address barriers to physical activity and to improve public health among many

Increase walking among midlife and older adults, who are typically less active than younger adults.

Walkers of all levels, ages, and abilities can participate in a mall walking program. Mall walking programs can be attractive to younger adults, such as mothers with strollers, those with chronic disease conditions, or those who are overweight. However, middle-aged and older adults represent may benefit the most from efforts to increase the number of mall walking programs in the nation.

Why join the Mall Walk Club?

FAMILIES CAN DO IT TOGETHER

PENSIONERS OR OVERWEIGHT SAFE AND FRIENDLY

EXERCISE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

WEATHER DO NOT INFLUENCE YOUR EXERCISE

NO SPECIAL OUTFITS OR EQUIPMENT needed

BATHROOMS AND WATER POINTS AVAILABLE

BENCHES IF YOU NEED TO REST DURING THE WALK

STROLLER OR WALKERS FOR BALANCE FRIENDLY

LEVEL SURFACES IF YOUR BALANCE IS NOT PERFECT

SAFE AND SECURE PARKING

MEET NEW FRIENDS

WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE

How to join the National Mall Walk Club and Benefits?

R150 per month payable on debit order allow you to walk at any mall in SA offering Mall Walking

You will receive a free gift when you register to the Mall Walk Club

Free Club Card when you register on line. Present your club card weekly to claim weekly Value Add Mall discounts

Weekly Value Add Mall discounts will be mailed to all club members on Thursday to claim the next Mall Walk

Weekly Newsletter with Value Add Mall discounts and weekend programs

Monthly special promotions and socials

Special Achievement Awards and prizes when you reach your personal goals

Qualified Health and Fitness Instructor will monitor and help set your personal
goals

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Online registration form for National Mall Walk club

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Monthly Debit Order deduction R150

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Debit Order Terms and Conditions:

The debit order will continue month to month at R150 until 30 days’ notice in writing has been sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The debit order will then be cancelled by Gentle Giant Promotions if no money is outstanding.
In the case of a debit order returning for whatever reason, GGP has the right to load the returned amount again for deduction with an additional fee of R20.
Any bank charges the club member may occur on his bank account will be their own responsibility.
In the case of a debit order returning, an EFT or deposit for direct payment within 10 days will be accepted and it will be up to the club member to sent proof of payment to the above email. Bank details available on request.
GGP will not be sending statements and is not obliged to phone the club member to inform him/her about a returned debit order.

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Indemnity

Gentle Giant Promotions, the mall and its tenants, security or any personal working for any of the companies involve, cannot be hold responsible for any injury, loss or death before, during or after activities.

Each member should contact their medical doctor and make sure he/she is cleared to do any physical activities.

It is up to the club member to ensure he or she inform the instructor of any health concerns on the day before participating.

The club member understands he / she is participating in the Mall Walk at own risk.

what to do at the Mall Walk?

The Mall Walk is every Sunday between 7am and 9am before the mall open
Thursday - study your emailed FREE Newsletter and decide on a Mall and Program
Each Mall Walk will be unique and can vary in distance, activities and socials
Arrive before 7am at the assembly point as per the program
Sign the participation register
Write down any health concerns the Instructor should know about
Meet and introduce yourself to the Instructor
Mall Walk begins 7am at your own pace
Follow the Mall Walk markers
Finish at assembly point and log your distance walked for the day to qualify for special achievement awards
Social and Shop with your Mall Walk Club card