Christopher EllisCEO Dynamic Physio Therapy

Free guide on blood sugar control: https://dynamicnaples.com/glucose-ebook-form

27 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In this short guide, Christopher Ellis explains that feeling a "crash" after eating is caused by rapid fluctuations in blood sugar. He advises against sitting down immediately after a meal and recommends a brief period of light activity—ideally a 10‑minute walk—to boost glucose uptake by muscles, which helps smooth out blood‑sugar spikes. Even a few minutes of movement is better than none, and if walking isn’t possible, simple bodyweight squats can provide a similar benefit.

If you crash after a meal, don't sit down. That crash you feel is your blood sugar going on a roller coaster ride, and going for a walk is one of the simplest things you can do after a meal because it increases glucose uptake, which helps stabilize your blood sugar. So 10 minutes is ideal, even a few minutes is better than nothing. If you're in a place where you can't go for a walk, even bodyweight squats would help.