Exercise Tips to Maintain Your Fitness During Ramadan

After a long day of fasting, working out and maintaining an exercise routine can definitely be a challenge. There are many things to consider and adjust if you want to continue training while fasting. Instead of wasting your hard work at the gym, you can make a plan to maintain a healthy lifestyle during this month.

Is it safe to exercise while fasting?

According to experts, exercising while fasting will help you lose more calories because your body burns your own calories and not food calories. By fasting for at least 8 hours a day, the sugar and carbohydrates consumed that day will be burned off, after which the body turns to its fat stores for energy.

The best time to exercise in the month of Ramadan

Maintaining your fitness regimen during this time will not only clear your mind, but also help keep your energy levels and metabolism stable. Since it takes 21 days to detoxify your body, Ramadan is the best time to do it.

The best times to exercise during Ramadan are:

Suhoor exercise tips

Ideally, the best time to exercise is just before dawn
pre-dawn meal. Drink plenty of water and wait half an hour before starting
sport. Limit exercise to low to moderate intensity to prevent this
muscle loss.

Exercise before breaking the fast

If you choose to exercise before breaking your fast, make sure to tone it down
intensity because you have less fluid in your system. It’s important not to force yourself
You are currently overdoing it by doing heavy or intensive weight training
cardio exercise. Instead, choose jogging, yoga, pilates, cycling, or light exercise
exercise.

Exercise after breaking the fast

If you prefer to do more intense exercise, then post-iftar is the answer
the best time for you because you will have more energy after fueling your body.
A great post-iftar workout includes strength and conditioning training as well as HIIT.
Make sure to eat well and clean up afterwards to help muscle recovery.

After tarawih prayers

You can complete moderate to high intensity workouts that way
as current weight training and also combining before and after training
food.

Try different exercise times and durations and see what works best for you. The type of exercise you choose depends on your fitness goals, but it’s best to do it at a slower pace than usual. Remember that you are exercising to maintain it, so don’t overdo it.

Can you hydrate during Ramadan?

Drink lots of water between iftar and suhoor to stay hydrated. Avoid overeating and consuming oily foods. Include more carbohydrates at suhoor to help you stay energetic throughout the day. A protein-rich diet after breaking the fast will help the body to regenerate. Don’t forget that getting enough sleep is just as important as a good diet and helps control your appetite.

Follow our blog for more fitness tips and Ramadan meal plans:
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