According to a recent Japanese study that was written about in the January 2024 edition of JAMA Network Open, a smartphone-based mall walking program could inspire people to get more active.
The study examined step records from 217,344 mall patrons who carried a free smartphone step-tracking app. After walking 1,000 steps at the mall, participants received a digital coupon to participate in a lottery for shopping points.
Researchers collected daily step count data for the entirety of 2021. They discovered that on days when individuals engaged in the mall walking program, they averaged over 1,200 additional steps compared to days they didn’t participate. Notably, women and those aged 65 and older exhibited the most significant increases in their daily step counts.
The authors highlight that malls can be an excellent environment for walking, offering a spacious and safe area free from the complications of poor weather or heavy traffic.
This research is still being monitored.
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Really interesting! I wish I could walk more.
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ReplyDeleteMi teléfono móvil, me cuenta los pasos. Cada vez que salgo a la calle, se los km que he hecho.
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ReplyDeleteWhat good news! I don't have that app, I don't think...! But I know people who have it and they've actually started walking more and trying to beat their record of steps taken, every day they try to break the previous day's record. I believe this study to be reliable! Hugs