Stay fit while fasting in Ramadhan

Ramadhan is not month that you just relax without doing exercise. Stay fit and doing shorter workout to fit into your routine such as :-

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  • It is important to do cardiovascular exercises such as walking or cycling. This helps burn calories and improves one’s stamina.
  • Go for a low intensity resistance training. It helps maintain muscle strength.
  • Do warm up and stretching exercises. Full body stretching helps improve flexibility and also in detoxification.
  • Gym goers can do mat exercises like free squats, abs exercises and pushups.
  • Other forms of exercise are Pilates, yoga and meditation; these help in relaxation and detoxification.
  • Low intensity group exercises help burn calories. It can also be fun if you do it with your friends, family or in a large group.
  • Keep your workout short; at least 30 to a maximum of 60 minutes.
  • Don’t exercise when you are fasting. One should exercise either before Sehri (meal before dawn) or after Iftaar (meal after sunset).
  • Don’t do high intensity exercises like high speed running, stepper and heavy weight lifting as it can lead to joint or muscle injuries and complications like low blood pressure, hypoglycemia and dizziness.
  • Come to the gym with friends or get a personal trainer, to keep your motivation levels high.
  • To maintain your fitness within Ramadan, it is recommended to exercise four to five a week.
  • If you can’t make it to the gym, you can try to go for a brisk walk, a jog or just use a jumping rope at home for 30 minutes.

Source :- Khaleejtimes.com