{
  "id": 951402,
  "title": "Ditch 'fart walking' — Tai Chi walking is trending again, and this is why",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/ditch-fart-walking-tai-chi-walking-is-trending-again-and-this-is-why",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T04:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/ditch-fart-walking-tai-chi-walking-is-trending-again-and-this-is-why"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tai Chi walking is making a comeback as a popular walking trend. This mindful approach to walking aims to improve posture, increase joint mobility, and engage core muscles while reducing aches and pains. It is low-impact, making it suitable for those with limited mobility, and has roots in Chinese martial arts and meditation. To start, stand with feet hip-width apart, bend knees slightly, and engage the core. Slowly shift weight from one foot to the other, maintaining a tall spine and bending at the knees. This method can help improve balance, control, awareness, and lower-body stability. Benefits include enhanced ankle mobility, increased proprioception, and a chance to slow down and focus on the present moment, leading to reduced stress and improved mental well-being. Give Tai Chi walking a try for a mindful, low-impact way to boost mobility and overall health.",
  "summary": "Tai Chi walking blends walking with mindful movement and slow, purposeful intention; here's how to do it and the benefits.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tai Chi walking is a trending mindful walking trend",
    "Improves posture, joint mobility, and core engagement",
    "Low-impact, suitable for limited mobility individuals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adopting Tai Chi walking over more jarring exercise forms can help people with limited mobility improve their balance, joint mobility, and mental well-being while reducing stress and aches.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}