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The month of Ramadan is considered a challenge on the physical level, but that does not mean retreating from activity, or staying at home. By modifying an individual’s activity program, it is possible to maintain his movement, and perhaps improve his health condition as well.
Exercising during the month of Ramadan is very beneficial for health, as many doctors recommend it, stressing the importance of this in preventing weight gain, as fasting and exercise are an opportunity to burn fat.
During the month of Ramadan, a major change occurs in the diet of athletes as a result of modifying the eating routine. Many studies have advised exercising while fasting by following an integrated diet, and through balanced nutrition, athletes can achieve the optimal benefit from fasting.
Exercising during Ramadan also contributes to increasing the efficiency of the muscular system, ridding the body of grease, and maintaining body weight after fatty Ramadan foods rich in fats and sugars. Exercise also works to increase the efficiency of the circulatory system and strengthen the immune system, increasing the body’s ability to resist many things. From the deseases.
Healthy diet
Those who exercise during the month of Ramadan must adhere to some advice so that exercise is safe during fasting and does not cause any health problems. Perhaps the most prominent of these is maintaining a healthy and balanced diet in Ramadan, and eating foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins at breakfast and suhoor to avoid stress and poor health problems. Nutrition with exercise. It is preferable to exercise after breakfast or around it so that the body can compensate with calories.
In addition to the necessity of drinking an abundant amount of water, especially since the body may lose its water content with exercising during fasting, which may lead to dehydration, so it is important to drink an amount of water in the period between iftar and suhoor, and avoid exercising if symptoms of dehydration appear. And feeling thirsty.
Perhaps one of the most prominent tips for exercising while fasting is to stop exercising as soon as you feel tired and stressed, lie down and avoid any effort until breakfast, in addition to avoiding exercising in hot climates, as exposure to the sun during fasting increases the chances of dehydration.
You should also avoid using saunas or steam rooms if using a gym or swimming pool, as this may increase the risk of dehydration.
It is preferable to practice high-resistance sports (vigorous exercises) about 3 hours after breakfast, as during this period it is possible to practice any type of sports, while consuming plenty of water, fruits and vegetables.
During the fasting period, it is preferable to practice light exercise, such as walking, light running, or swimming. It is best to do it about 40 minutes before breakfast, and the exercise time should be 30 to 40 minutes, with breakfast immediately after, so that the body is not exposed to dehydration.
Source: Qatar News Agency (QNA)