Fart walking has recently become a wellness trend on social media. A 'fart walk' is the practice of taking a brisk walk or doing light exercise (for 5-15 minutes) at least 30 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour after eating.

This is how people walk to expel the gas that builds up in their stomach after eating. Canadian actress Marilyn Smith is collecting a large number of views by sharing photos and videos of her fart walk with her husband on social media (especially TikTok). She is the one who brought the term fart walk into the limelight on social media. She says, ‘Many years ago, we used to take our dog for a walk after dinner and we called it a fart walk.’ When we went out, the excess gas would come out of our bodies. We didn’t think much about the benefits it brought to our bodies. We were just thinking about the fact that we were taking the dog for a walk.’

Smith’s experience may seem like a joke to some. However, ‘fart walks’ are actually beneficial for health.

Fart walking plays an important role in expelling the gas formed after eating.

This is how gas is formed

When we eat food, water or something else. Then we are also swallowing a small amount of air. It goes and accumulates in the digestive system. Some foods (which are difficult to digest) can also form gas while digesting them. Similarly, medicines and other things can also form gas.

Smith tells the BBC, ‘When you walk. Then you are massaging your digestive system

. That is why it helps expel gas and it is really good for you.’

Experts say that fart walking can also help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and constipation. Similarly, they say that it strengthens the immune system. It also has many benefits for mental health. Exercise produces feel-good chemicals like endorphins and serotonin. That is why, taking a light walk after eating reduces people's anxiety and ultimately helps in better sleep. When is the right time?