Mall walking: Saudi Arabia’s latest fitness trendRIYADH: An increasingly familiar sight in Saudi Arabia’s malls is people stretching their legs and strolling past shoppers. Mall walking, or ‘mallercise,’ is a safe — and free — option for people who want to be physically active and would rather not pay a hefty fee to join a gym. Indeed, mall walking has become prevalent among Saudi residents, a way to keep an eye out for sales while burning calories. Fatmah Alomar, a fitness trainer in a Riyadh gym, said “We hardly see senior citizens. One of the main aims of Sports Boulevard is to encourage residents of all age groups, including senior citizens, to take up grassroots sports.

Source: Ethiopian News July 22, 2023 20:04 UTC