THE MALL
health/the mall workout
let’s go to
THE MALL
are you sick of sun salutations? bored of barre classes? EMIRATES WOMAN introduces the new dubai workout: ladies, it’s time to hit the shops… Written by Jennifer Mason Illustrations Sara ?Japanwalla GettinG started any fitness fanatic will tell you that starting a new exercise regime can be tough, especially if you’re going it alone. studies have proved that you’re much more likely to stick to a workout plan if you can burn calories by doing something you love, so what better place for a dedicated fashionista to test that theory than in dubai’s two largest malls? introducing: the EW mall workout. all you need is a pair of comfortable shoes, deep pockets and a serious need to shop. the new CraZe walking and hiking are overtaking pilates and yoga as the new celebrity workouts of choice. stars like amanda seyfried, anne hathaway and josh duhamel are often spotted getting to grips with la’s rugged terrain in the quest for a leaner, stronger figure. one of the lesser-known benefits of walking rather than running is the amount of fat your body burns off. when you stick to lower-intensity cardio, your body runs off excess fat stores rather than carbohydrates. of course, walking burns fewer calories than running, so this does mean you need to do it for twice as long. spend more time at the mall? don’t mind if we do…
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why the mall? in recent years, mall walking has become a popular activity with mall managements, as well as with the people taking part. most walking clubs visit the mall outside shopping hours, so you get to enjoy the deserted corridors, and the stores get the chance to tempt you into returning. air-conditioned malls are a great place to enjoy cardio at cooler temperatures – plus, you’ve saved all that extra money on a gym membership. now, what to spend it on…? the EW workout we’ve plotted routes in the dubai mall and mall of the emirates to help you make the most of your time. we recommend doubling up these routes on another floor of the mall for a serious workout (and to make sure you didn’t miss any important retail opportunities).
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health/the mall workout T HE D U B AI M AL L R ou t e : 2 .0 2 km
Walking at 4kph, the route alone would take 33mins to walk, burning around 119cal. Walking at 6kph, the route alone would take 22mins to walk, burning around 133cal. stop to shop: shoe district
Level 1 stop to shop: reebok
Experts always advise adding weight to your workout for extra calorie burn and muscle tone, and what better way to do that than with a new pair of shoes?
extend your workout: strut your stuff on the catwalk
If you’re ready to up the speed of your mall walk, it may be time to invest in some more appropriate footwear. Practicality meets street cool at the Reebok store.
Pulling in all your muscles to keep your stomach flat and your back straight will help you burn, on average, an extra 50cal per hour – so think like a model.
enjoying yourself?
Why not sign up here for The Dubai Mall walking session every Sunday at 7.30am?
extend your workout: dubai ice rink
Ice skating burns on average 250cal every 30 minutes. So, what are you waiting for? Hit the rink.
Level G Follow the Pros
If you’d rather get your power walk in a group, every Sunday morning at 7.30am The Dubai Mall holds its weekly mall walk, where you can join other early risers for an energetic trip to the shops. Register at Fitness First Al Manzil Club or at any of the information kiosks at the mall.
Go Down Escalator
If you walk rather than glide down, you’ll burn an extra 3cal every time. Walk up the escalators and you’ll double that.
Call (04) 4370576 to find out more.
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health/the mall workou M AL L O F T HE E M I R AT E S R o u t e : 1 .8 km
Walking at 4kph, the route alone would take you 27minutes to walk, burning around 97cal. Walking at 6kph, the route alone would take you 18minutes to walk, burning around 108cal. stop to shop: ralph lauren Trying on clothes is an excellent way to give your mall workout a boost. Jeans are the best for changing-room inch loss, as the process can burn up to 100cal every 15 minutes.
Level 1
go up escalator Put some effort into energetically climbing those escalators, and you could burn an extra 8–10cal. Plus, your legs will look fabulous.
Extend your workout: ski dubai
Level 2
Hit the icy slopes of Ski Dubai, and you could burn an extra 500cal per hour. Plus, the cold air will keep your muscles working hard for an extra fitness boost.
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stop to shop: MARC JACOBS Don’t let the sales assistants do all the work for you – reaching up to snag that item off the rail and carrying it around the store will help you burn around 10cal every two minutes.
25/03/2013 09:22
let’s go to
THE MALL
are you sick of sun salutations? bored of barre classes? EMIRATES WOMAN introduces the new dubai workout: ladies, it’s time to hit the shops… Written by Jennifer Mason Illustrations Sara ?Japanwalla GettinG started any fitness fanatic will tell you that starting a new exercise regime can be tough, especially if you’re going it alone. studies have proved that you’re much more likely to stick to a workout plan if you can burn calories by doing something you love, so what better place for a dedicated fashionista to test that theory than in dubai’s two largest malls? introducing: the EW mall workout. all you need is a pair of comfortable shoes, deep pockets and a serious need to shop. the new CraZe walking and hiking are overtaking pilates and yoga as the new celebrity workouts of choice. stars like amanda seyfried, anne hathaway and josh duhamel are often spotted getting to grips with la’s rugged terrain in the quest for a leaner, stronger figure. one of the lesser-known benefits of walking rather than running is the amount of fat your body burns off. when you stick to lower-intensity cardio, your body runs off excess fat stores rather than carbohydrates. of course, walking burns fewer calories than running, so this does mean you need to do it for twice as long. spend more time at the mall? don’t mind if we do…
images getty and rex features
why the mall? in recent years, mall walking has become a popular activity with mall managements, as well as with the people taking part. most walking clubs visit the mall outside shopping hours, so you get to enjoy the deserted corridors, and the stores get the chance to tempt you into returning. air-conditioned malls are a great place to enjoy cardio at cooler temperatures – plus, you’ve saved all that extra money on a gym membership. now, what to spend it on…? the EW workout we’ve plotted routes in the dubai mall and mall of the emirates to help you make the most of your time. we recommend doubling up these routes on another floor of the mall for a serious workout (and to make sure you didn’t miss any important retail opportunities).
april 2013
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emirates woman
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25/03/2013 09:22
health/the mall workout T HE D U B AI M AL L R ou t e : 2 .0 2 km
Walking at 4kph, the route alone would take 33mins to walk, burning around 119cal. Walking at 6kph, the route alone would take 22mins to walk, burning around 133cal. stop to shop: shoe district
Level 1 stop to shop: reebok
Experts always advise adding weight to your workout for extra calorie burn and muscle tone, and what better way to do that than with a new pair of shoes?
extend your workout: strut your stuff on the catwalk
If you’re ready to up the speed of your mall walk, it may be time to invest in some more appropriate footwear. Practicality meets street cool at the Reebok store.
Pulling in all your muscles to keep your stomach flat and your back straight will help you burn, on average, an extra 50cal per hour – so think like a model.
enjoying yourself?
Why not sign up here for The Dubai Mall walking session every Sunday at 7.30am?
extend your workout: dubai ice rink
Ice skating burns on average 250cal every 30 minutes. So, what are you waiting for? Hit the rink.
Level G Follow the Pros
If you’d rather get your power walk in a group, every Sunday morning at 7.30am The Dubai Mall holds its weekly mall walk, where you can join other early risers for an energetic trip to the shops. Register at Fitness First Al Manzil Club or at any of the information kiosks at the mall.
Go Down Escalator
If you walk rather than glide down, you’ll burn an extra 3cal every time. Walk up the escalators and you’ll double that.
Call (04) 4370576 to find out more.
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emirates woman
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april 2013
25/03/2013 09:22
health/the mall workou M AL L O F T HE E M I R AT E S R o u t e : 1 .8 km
Walking at 4kph, the route alone would take you 27minutes to walk, burning around 97cal. Walking at 6kph, the route alone would take you 18minutes to walk, burning around 108cal. stop to shop: ralph lauren Trying on clothes is an excellent way to give your mall workout a boost. Jeans are the best for changing-room inch loss, as the process can burn up to 100cal every 15 minutes.
Level 1
go up escalator Put some effort into energetically climbing those escalators, and you could burn an extra 8–10cal. Plus, your legs will look fabulous.
Extend your workout: ski dubai
Level 2
Hit the icy slopes of Ski Dubai, and you could burn an extra 500cal per hour. Plus, the cold air will keep your muscles working hard for an extra fitness boost.
208
emirates woman
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april 2013
stop to shop: MARC JACOBS Don’t let the sales assistants do all the work for you – reaching up to snag that item off the rail and carrying it around the store will help you burn around 10cal every two minutes.
25/03/2013 09:22
