YOGYAKARTA - Gym sports can still be done during fasting. You just need to pay attention to many things, especially the time. The best time to do gym during fasting must be adjusted to the body's condition and activity. Read the following article to get information on the right time for gym sports during fasting.

The Best Time to Go to the Gym During Ramadan

Quoted from the official website of the University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Kartika Prahasanti Lecturer at the UM Surabaya Faculty of Medicine said that basically exercise during fasting can keep the weight ideal.

It is worth noting that there are many types of sports that can be done during fasting, including the gym. However, there are several things that need to be considered, namely the adequacy of nutrition and fluids. People who gym during fasting need to pay attention to the adequacy of nutrition such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In addition, pay attention to the consumption of water, especially during sahur as a substitute for body fluids.

In addition to the need for nutrition and fluids, what must be considered is time. Here are some choices of the right gym time when fasting.

Morning after sahur

You can go to the gym after sahur around 05.00 to 06.00. At this time the body is still fresh because it has just received enough nutrients and fluids. In addition, carbohydrates that enter the body can be burned without accumulating.

The afternoon before breaking the fast

Gym can also be done in the afternoon before breaking the fast. Many people choose this time while waiting for the time to break the fast. You can start at 17.00 until Maghrib so that you can immediately break the fast.

After the tarawih prayer

Gym sports with heavy intensity can still be done but at night, that is after tarawih prayers. At this moment your energy has returned and your body fluids have been met so it is suitable for exercise. However, it is not recommended to gym too heavy and excessive at night because it is feared that it will interfere with your fasting and daily activities later.

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