La Esperanza Clinic, Sunset Mall and Fitness 1440 have teamed up to promote a healthy lifestyle for citizens.
The “Walk 20 for 2020” campaign is kicking off Tuesday, Jan. 7. The initiative is to encourage people to take at least 20 minutes a day to walk.
Stephanie O’Connell, fitness instructor at Fitness 1440, said even just walking will boost your mood, increase heart rate and lower cholesterol. She also said that walking at the mall gives walkers a great social experience and a workout community.
The mall has opened its doors early for years, but with this partnership, for January 2020, they are having a fitness instructor give a walk and talk every 8 a.m. every Tuesday. O’Connell will be one of the instructors teaching participants about the benefits of walking and other healthy tips.
The facility offers free coffee and water for everyone who comes to walk the interior of the mall. Two laps around the mall is equal to walking one mile.
Many walkers are drawn to the mall because it's indoors, meaning it won’t be affected by the weather. These Tuesday walks are free and open to anyone interested.
The mall opens for walkers at 7 a.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. Sundays.