Fitness During Ramadan: A Guide From Our Experts

If you are a fitness enthusiast, working out is not only an important aspect of your life; it is a necessity! So with Ramadan just around the corner, putting a stop to your routine isn’t an option, but making a few adjustments to help you while fasting is. When it comes to exercising in Ramadan, there's no one-size-fits-all approach, but the key is not to push yourself. Your focus should be on training safely and sustainably over the thirty-day period of reflection.?

We sat down with our experts at Enhance for their best advice on how to reach optimal performance during the holy month.?

Scroll on for their top 3 tips!?

1- Set your intention

During Ramadan, what matters is how you want fitness to fit into your fasting. One of the most effective ways to shift your mindset is to focus on your intentions rather than your goals. To start, ask yourself these questions: What would your ideal day during Ramadan look like? What do you want to gain from your workouts? What feeling do you want to experience as you work out? Choose one word or phrase to describe how you want to feel, and make sure you repeat it as you go along.? It could be as simple as repeating words like “strong,” “relaxed” or “motivated.”?

2- Adjust your workout routine

Determine what type of workout would help you set your intention in motion. Assess your experience with Ramadan by reflecting on previous years. Have you practiced exercising and fasting before? How was the experience for you? What was the ideal time to exercise?

Based on that, agree on a workout plan with your trainer and try it out for a session or 2 to see how your body reacts. What's important here is to create a safe space with your trainer to openly express how you are feeling and how you wish to proceed throughout the month.?

3- Listen to your body

Be honest with your trainer and yourself about your capabilities. Remember, the key is not to push yourself too hard! For example, if you had planned to do a cardio-based session, but you feel tired or low on energy, don't ignore your body’s way of telling you to slow down. Communicate your feelings with your trainer, and adjust the day's workout to fit your body's capabilities. It's okay to change the day's intention to achieve a relaxed rhythm that fits well with your energy.?

In the end, the most important part of exercising during Ramadan is to consider it as a period of reflection, focus, and creating healthy habits. Be kind to your body and respect how far it has taken you.???