Southern Park Mall opening fitness loop for mall walkers

BOARDMAN, Ohio - The Southern Park Mall is teaming up with Bios Wellness Urgent Care to help reinvent the traditional mall walker experience.
Together, they are announcing the debut of their Fitness Loop, which will allow guests to enjoy physical activity in a climate controlled environment complete with mile markers and specified pathways.
"Taking part in regular physical activity, including brisk walking, can generate such great health benefits," said Brian Gabbert, General Manager at Southern Park Mall. "We're thrilled to partner with Bios Wellness Urgent Care to offer Southern Park Mall as a pedestrian-friendly area for guests and to get their steps in while enjoying some new twists on a traditional fitness activity."
The Fitness Loop will be available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The walking path begins at DeBartolo Commons entrance and features a designated walking path with various challenges along the way, identified through markers on the floor.
To mark the launch of Fitness Loop on May 7, Southern Park and Bios Wellness Urgent Care will host a ribbon cutting followed by free health screenings by Bios Wellness Urgent Care.
Free Health Screenings will take place inside the mall in Center Court across from Youngstown Clothing Company and will begin at 11 a.m. following the ribbon cutting.
Free health screenings by Bios Wellness Urgent Care will be offered at Southern Park on a monthly basis. Guests will be able to receive free blood pressure screenings, heart rate checks and the opportunity to chat with a medical professional to improve their lifestyle or answer any questions.