Easing constipation: A 20-minute walk can get your gut moving almost immediately

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

Researchers found that just 20 minutes of comfortable walking can rapidly stimulate the gut.

Within one to two minutes after exercise, bowel sounds became stronger, more frequent, and lasted longer, suggesting increased intestinal movement.

Key facts

  • Researchers found that just 20 minutes of comfortable walking can rapidly stimulate the gut.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:58:03 UTC.

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