Don't Be Lazy Because Of Fasting, This Is A Light Exercise That Can Be Done After Breaking Fast

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JAKARTA - Fasting should not stop a person from exercising, in fact, by exercising physically, it can increase a person's stamina. During Ramadan, some people choose not to exercise for fear of becoming weak and dehydrated.

In fact, light exercise can still be done after breaking the fast and makes the body more refreshed. Nutritionist Esti Nurwanti, S.Gz, RD, MPH, Ph.D said that during Ramadan, we still need to maintain stamina and endurance, both physically and psychologically.

Physically, in addition to paying attention to adequate nutritional intake, exercise also needs to be done regularly every day.

"Fasting is not an obstacle to physical activity. You can do sports with light to moderate intensity after breaking the fast to be fit, when the body has fulfilled its energy intake," said dr. Esti was quoted as saying by ANTARA, on Saturday, April 9.

Here are some light exercises that you can do after breaking your fast.

Walking leisurely Walking has many benefits for the body, including maintaining a healthy heart and lungs, lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke, strengthening bones, and reducing body fat.

Jogging Jogging has many health benefits, such as increasing bone strength, strengthening muscles, maintaining a healthy heart, and maintaining weight.

Up and down stairs Simple movements such as going up and down stairs can burn calories, improve heart health, increase endurance in sports, and increase body strength.

Sit ups and push ups Sit ups and push ups have many benefits, such as maintaining posture, building abdominal muscles, reducing the risk of hip pain, to increasing body flexibility.