Should You Exercise During Ramadan?
In Short? Absolutely! And here’s why…
While it’s very much up to you and your body. A month can feel like a long time to simply stop working out completely, so you’ll be pleased to hear that you don’t necessarily need to give up on your fitness journey.
One of the key considerations when exercising during Ramadan is how your body feels in a fasted state.
Exercising on an empty stomach can lead to a dip in blood sugar levels and lower blood pressure, which can, in turn, may lead to light-headedness and fainting.
To find out how your body will react, try lowering the intensity and volume and see how you feel first and then adjust this if necessary. If at any point you feel woozy, make sure to take a step back and avoid exerting yourself.
If you do choose to work out over Ramadan there are some key guidelines to stick to:
Plan your workouts carefully and don’t overdo it – consider just maintaining your current level (or even dropping slightly for a few weeks) rather than pushing to improve
Be gentle with yourself – it’s okay to lower the intensity of your exercises and stop if you don’t feel well
Be mindful of when you’re choosing to work out, so you can plan this around your daily meals
Choose nutritious, energy-rich foods when you do eat
We find that the best time to workout is in the late afternoon. This assures you can hydrate and refuel afterwards.
If you need extra support during this time then make sure to get in touch!Fill out the contact sheet on the top left of this blog to chat!
Happy Ramadan!
Speak Soon,
Josh
