ChiWalking Buzz: Can Tai Chi–style walking beat 'fart walking' for metabolism, mood and mobility?
A growing online trend called ChiWalking — a mindful walking method adapted from Tai Chi — is being promoted as an easy way to boost mood, improve joint mobility and get metabolic gains from short daily walks. A recent personal trial reported in Tom’s Guide describes how ChiWalking felt slower, more attentive and better for ankle and core mobility than casual post-meal strolls, while existing medical research suggests that short post-meal walks do improve blood‑sugar control and that Tai Chi–style practice strengthens balance and mental wellbeing. This convergence of lifestyle reporting and clinical evidence points to a practical public‑health message: simple, low‑intensity movement done mindfully and timed after meals can help Thai people reduce sedentary time, protect joints and blunt post‑meal glucose spikes — but claims specific to the branded “ChiWalking” method still lack direct trial evidence. ( Tom’s Guide: ‘ChiWalking’ is trending… )