The term fart walking may be giggle-inducing and at first seem like yet another fitness fad, but it's far from it and has been gaining prominence in fitness parlance. For the uninitiated, fart walking is done post meals as the name suggests, and is an effective means to release the trapped gas through flatulence, aiding in digestion and relieving the discomfort of bloating. This term was coined by a Toronto-based cookbook author Marilyn Smith who shared her experience of going for a 60-minute walk post dinner with her husband to release gas and curb bloating issues, online. It seems like this term has connected well with the people who struggle with acidity and bloating problems.
Fart walking goes beyond releasing gas and aiding digestion post meals. It has hidden benefits that can elevate your overall health apart from gastrointestinal woes. A meta-analysis published in the journal Sports Medicine suggests that going for a walk after a meal can prevent blood sugar spikes, even if the movement lasts for a few minutes. The logic is that muscles require glucose to function, and any sort of movement can help clear sugar from the bloodstream.
