Simply getting up and moving can help constipation. A. regular walking regimen - even 10 to 15 minutes several times a day - can help the body and digestive system function optimally. If you are already fit, you might opt for aerobic exercise: running, jogging, swimming, or swing dancing, for example. All these exercises can help keep the digestive tract healthy. Stretching may also help alleviate constipation, as might certain yoga positions. a