March 5, 2025
DHAKA – Exercises help us attain fitness goals, manage weight, and above all, lead a healthy life. So, this Ramadan, it’s time we make the right choice for our wellbeing and include exercising with a balanced nutritious diet. Working out in this hot humid environment of ours can be pretty daunting, especially after fasting all day, so we gathered some simple tips for you to follow.
The right timing for the workout
Before doing any exercise, the most important thing is to pick the appropriate time. We suggest skipping workouts while fasting as the humid environment will put you at risk of dehydration. Be active throughout the day, whether you are at the office or home, walk a bit if you can, and remember to take rests whenever you are fatigued.
The best time for a workout in Ramadan is an hour or two after you have had your iftar, as by then your body would be rehydrated.
Start with some cardio
Before starting your exercise, make sure to warm up and stretch your body properly. Start your session with some cardio; keeping in mind the heat and the fact you have been fasting all day, start lightly.
Go for a walk and check how much you can exercise before you are fatigued as the goal is to have easy enough workouts that will help to maintain your fitness throughout the month.
Be flexible with yoga
Yoga ensures flexibility and strength for both body and mind, making it a nice companion to your fasting journey.
Yoga poses — like the bridge, the triangle, and the tree — are great workout options if you are looking for something that will calm your mind and maintain your fitness in the process. As it can be done in the comfort of your home, yoga after an hour or two of iftar might just be the exercising cleanser your body needs.
A healthy beverage
Green tea without sugar, unlike milk tea, plays a key role in weight management. According to nutritionists, green tea contains amino acid which works to improve brain function along with antioxidants like EGCG that help prevent cell damage.
Whether it’s the pre-workout drink that you need or the post-workout fix, a cup of green tea can be your health and wellness partner along with your workout routine.