01/ Why Is Exercising Good During Ramadan?
Here are the reasons:
- Intake is higher than the output.
- Once the fast is broken at night, food is consumed, and sleep overtakes you.
- The body's systems slow.
- The components of food are stored during the night while sleeping.
But if there is a committed effort to exercise every day, then the food that is consumed will go toward muscle repair.
02/ What is the ideal time of the day to exercise during Ramadan?
Option 1: Early in the morning. You can wake up just 20 minutes earlier than you would usually for Suhur so you can work out and then eat straight away. Or exercise after the Suhur, the most important meal during Ramadan.
Option 2: After one hour of Iftar, you can exercise, and then you can have another light meal.
03/ What to eat before exercise?
- Fruits or fruit juices.
- Complex carbohydrates like whole bread or cereal.
- Low-fat dairy products like low-fat yogurt topped with fruit or flavored yogurt, low-fat milk
- Smoothies made with fruits and milk or yogurt.
04/ What to eat after exercise?
The ideal time to eat is 15 to 30 minutes after exercising. What you eat after your workout is just as important as the workout itself. The best snack or meal should include protein and carbohydrates. The combination of the two helps the body recover, build muscle, and maintain energy. Great choices include:
- Yogurt and fruit
- Cereal and milk
- Nuts and dried fruit
- Peanut butter with whole wheat toast
- Cheese and crackers
- Or a meal with protein, starch, and cooked vegetables.
Electrolytes are essential chemical substances that are important for the metabolism of all the cells in your body. Electrolytes include potassium and sodium. Replace lost potassium electrolytes by eating potassium-rich dried apricots, bananas, raisins, and dates. You can join my nutrition education programs to get more information about it.
N.B: Do not forget to drink 2 to 3 liters during the time that you are allowed to drink. Stay hydrated!
