Saturday, August 22, 2009

Exercise and Fasting

Exercise should be kept to a minimum during times of fasting. However, you can still actively assist your metabolism


1 Understand that fasting is a time for the body to repair itself internally, and that exercise can distract your body's attention from the inside to the outside.


2 During fasting your body lacks many of the nutrients and calories necessary for a workout to be beneficial to your body, and therefore exercise can be detrimental during a fast.


3 Avoid strenuous workouts during fasting. If you have a normal regimen you can't stand to quit for a few days, cut it down by more than half.


4 Do light, low-impact exercise: walking, gardening, or light work.


5 Do simple stretching exercises like pilates, yoga etc to help balance and stimulate your inner organs.


6 Stretch and breathe. Do not underestimate the healing power of deep, conscious breathing.


7 Develop and maintain a regular exercise schedule after completing your fast. Exercise is essential to proper nutrient absorption and triggers endorphins that help you feel good.

2 comments:

  1. Salam Puan,

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  2. salam. Tq elera93 for visiting and im happy you enjoyed my blog.I know its kindda difficult for you to exercise and puasa for 16hrs. I hope my latest posting of exercise and fasting will give you some ideas on how to workout.Bodypump memang best tp sad to say you will have to slow down during ramadhan. my posting on hydration date 03/08-03/15 might help.

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