Take these tips to make it through a marathon shopping day. To prepare for your shopping marathon and carrying those packages, you should start an upper body toning program 8 weeks in advance. You should also build your walking stamina with our Absolute Beginners tutorial or Marathon Training tutorial. This training program will also help you evaluate your shoes and gear before the big shopping day. You may also want to see which local malls have walking groups and join them - that way you will be well prepared for the marathon mall day.
Shopping involves walking, standing and carrying.
Most store floors and sidewalks have a base of concrete and will stress your feet. Select your shoes for cushioning and support as you twist, dodge and stand in lines while carrying packages. A purse can throw off your walking posture and is just another thing to carry. Posture is important for walking comfort. Consider a little wheeled cart or planning frequent trips to the car to deposit your booty.