Fran Anderson, 62, and her sister Madonna Kennedy, 66, grab a cup of coffee after walking for 30 minutes on a recent weekday morning at The Empire Mall. Outfitted in Skechers sneakers and carrying 1-pound hand weights, the women say their walking routine has physical benefit. The social benefits, which include meeting other walkers, are just a bonus. "It gives you a lot more energy. It keeps you ...