Fart Walking (or as I Call It, JPL — Jet Propulsion Laboratory) Is Real… and Apparently Good for Longevity

Let’s be clear — I didn’t come up with the name.

“Fart walking” might sound like something you’d overhear on a playground, but it’s actually a lighthearted way of describing a short, relaxed walk after meals. I call it JPL: Jet Propulsion Laboratory — because let’s be honest, sometimes digestion needs a little… boost.

Turns out, this silly-sounding habit has serious benefits. According to this article by Tom’s Guide, taking a short walk after eating can help with digestion, blood sugar regulation, and even long-term metabolic health.

Why it matters for longevity:

Walking after meals, even at a slow pace, has been shown to:

Support digestive function
Reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes
Decrease bloating and sluggishness
Encourage circulation and movement without stressing joints

These micro-habits, when done consistently, add up — and they align perfectly with the kind of training and recovery I build into long-term health plans.

How to add JPL into your day:

Walk for 10–15 minutes after lunch or dinner
Go at a relaxed, easy pace
Use it as time to decompress, reflect, or catch up on a podcast
Bonus points if you walk with someone else (social connection = more longevity wins)

You don’t need a gym. You don’t need a plan. Just… walk. Let it do the work.

Final thoughts:

Longevity training doesn’t always look like lifting weights or cranking out sprints. Sometimes, it’s about the small, repeatable things — like walking after dinner and giving your body a little extra help doing what it already wants to do.

So give JPL a try. It’s silly. It’s simple. And it might just help you live longer.