Fart walk
short walk after eating
A fart walk is a short (5 to 15 minutes), light walk taken within an hour after eating. The practice is intended to aid digestion, relieve gas or bloating, and help regulate blood sugar. The practice gained popularity through social media and has been advocated by health professionals who describe the benefits as aligning with well-known physiological principles. In the medical literature, this practice is referred to as postprandial walking, and is primarily studied for its effects on glycemic control.
History
The concept of post-meal walking has existed in various cultures for centuries, such as the Italian passeggiata or the Chinese advice to "take 100 steps after each meal to live to 99." In India, shatapawali refers to an ancient custom of walking 100 steps after a meal.
The term "fart walk" became a viral phenomenon in mainstream media in early 2025, when Toronto-based cookbook author Mairlyn Smith shared her post-dinner walking routine on TikTok, coining the term "fart walk" due to its effect of relieving flatulence.
Basis and benefits
Light physical activity after meals purportedly stimulates gastrointestinal motility, including peristalsis and the gastrocolic reflex, speeding up gastric emptying and the movement of gas and contents through the digestive system. Peristalsis (wave-like muscle contractions in the gut) may help move trapped gas, reducing bloating.
Proponents claim several benefits from fart-walking, including:
Alleviating post-eating symptoms such as bloating, gas, and indigestion. Mild exercise after eating may also help accelerate the onset of digestion and reduce symptoms like heartburn.
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