‘Fart walk’ trend explained as people reckon it could be good for you

The 'fart walk' trend has been explained, after experts have claimed it could have real health benefits.

You might have seen the 'fart walk' floating around your feed on TikTok, as well as being encouraged to have a 'brat summer' or act more 'demure'.

But this could be the Gen Z fad that actually has real benefits, according to an expert.

It seems the term was coined by wellness influencer Mairlyn Smith, who posted about 'fart walks' in March 2024.

But what does a 'fart walk' actually consist of, and what might our bodies be benefitting from it?

Fart-walking could be keeping your body healthy. (Getty stock images)

What is a 'fart walk'?

A 'fart-walk' has been described as post-dinner stroll, lasting about 20 minutes, which can help to get things moving down there after a big dinner.

Sounds relatable!

In a now-viral TikTok video, Mairlyn, or @mairlynthequeenoffibre, said: "Going for a 'fart walk' after dinner is something that is going to help you age wonderfully.

"My husband and I go out for 'fart walks' most nights after dinner.

"About 60 minutes after we've eaten, we put on our running shoes and off we go.

"I invented the hashtag.

"So sign yourself up for 'fart walks'.

"It's not really quickly.

"It's more of a moderate walk."

The 20-minute stroll is also backed by experts. (Getty stock image)

What are the alleged benefits?

When is comes to digestion, there's a lot of things we can do to aid that process.

But according to the influencer, this trick works wonders.

Mairlyn, 70, claims to eat 'a lot of fibre' so naturally, she has 'a lot of gas'.

But the beauty of the nature of the walk, is that your body is more likely to fart when you're walking.

She explained: "The main reason that we do this is because by walking for as little as two minutes - we usually walk for about 10, 15 or 20 - we are helping to reduce our chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

"Why? Well because walking is helping to maintain our blood sugar levels, keeping them from ricocheting all around."

What do the experts say?

It seems as though doctors can get behind the trend too!

Talking to the Sun, Dr Chun Tang said: "Going for a walk after a meal is a healthy habit to get into and can make you feel great.

"When you walk after eating, it kickstarts your digestion by getting your gastrointestinal tract moving, and can also help keep your blood sugar levels more stable."

Well, of you go! Get fart-walking people!