During Ramadan, people usually start to reduce physical activity including exercise. They think the sport will drain energy and cause thirst.
Actually, you do not need to miss the exercise when fasting. Regular exercise will actually make the stamina more fit. Therefore, for the sport does not make lethargy, note the selection of sports, intensity, and time.
We recommend that you exercise 30-45 minutes before the breaking time. After exercising, you can instantly break with a drink or sweet food to replace lost fluids. Or, can also exercise after breaking the fast.
Here are five types of sports that are ideal for the month of fasting:
- Cycling
When fasting, choose exercise with a light intensity. One of them is cycling. Casual biking can help burn calories and increase stamina.
Calories burned for an hour of casual cycling: 300 calories.
- Run
This sport is easy, cheap, and you can do anywhere. When fasting, you can run at least 30 minutes to keep your body fit. Avoid running with high intensity to avoid dehydration.
Calories burned for 30 minutes running: 210 calories.
- Yoga
Not only keep the body fit, yoga can also train breathing, strengthen muscles, and improve concentration. However, avoid Bikram yoga (yoga in high-temperature rooms) when fasting so as not to dehydrate.
Calories burned for an hour of yoga: 250 calories.
- Pilates
Pilates is almost similar to yoga. This exercise is not only good for improving posture, but also flexibility. In addition, Pilates is not a type of high intensity exercise that does not make fatigue and thirst easily.
Calories burned for an hour Pilates: 200 calories.
- Exercise sit-ups, push-ups, and planks
Reluctant to miss sports during Ramadan, but also do not want to cancel fast due to thirst and weakness? Try this simple exercise at home: sit-ups, push-ups, and planks.
Although simple, this exercise is very effective to generate stamina. Do it for 30 minutes, and do not forget to warm up first.
Fasting is not an obstacle to sport. Physical activity can actually make the body more fit and fresh in the day. But remember, do not be too exploit yourself.
If you start feeling headache, dizzy, or weak, immediately stop your workout. Balance your exercise with proper nutrition intake as your meal and fasting guaranteed fasting will be more fit!
