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Written By: Sanyukta Baijal | Updated : April 28, 2020 8:33 AM IST
Try moderate exercises like skipping, jogging on the spot or jumping.
The holy month of Ramadan is about avoiding negative habits and adopting a healthier lifestyle. Fasting strengthens digestive system and increases its efficiency but people usually break their fasts during Ramadan with lavish feasts which leads to weight gain and drowsiness. Therefore, it is important to continue working out during the fasting month. Yes, we know it can be a bit difficult for you to workout during this month while fasting the whole day. But finding the right time zone to exercise will help you keep your energy levels up and your metabolism stable. The task surely seems daunting but many people around the world keep their fitness intact even during Ramadan month. So, why can't you. Just follow some of these dos and don'ts for maintaining a workout regime amidst the sacred month.
Try moderate exercises like skipping, jogging on the spot or jumping. You can perform these exercises 90 minutes before the sunsets so that when your energy is draining iftar is not that far.
Apart from working out before iftar, people who like to stay up till late can workout between 11pm and 2pm. This can help boost your performance and your energy levels as your body is properly full and also hydrated. For the early risers, the best time to begin their fitness schedule can be just before sehri time that is between 3am-4am. This way you'll have energy from last night's meal plus you'll be able to eat during morning suhoor post workout too.
Low-intensity cardio workouts like squats, bicycle crunches, push-ups, and walking can be easily done inside your home. However, if there's not enough space for walking, try running on the spot. Doing these exercises will keep you fit without totally draining out your energy.
Avoid high-intensity workouts like weight training and don't overexert yourself. By pushing yourself off the limits you may feel very weak and extremely drained out which is not healthy. Just try exercising at your own pace without going too fast and also listen to your body if it is trying to indicate that you're tired.
Since fasting makes it near to impossible for you to gain muscles through working out, leave the muscle training aside. Focus more on managing fitness with a regular exercise routine so that you can get back stronger for your resistance training workouts once Ramadan is over.
We know it is difficult to resist eating all the lavish high-calorie food after fasting for the whole day but try to keep it light and healthy. Think of eating foods which will fuel your workouts like eggs, lean meat, and green veggies. These foods contain proteins, complex carbs and fibre which help in your workout routine.
