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Longer, hotter fasts test athletes
When Adam Burpee’s high school football teammates rush to nearby water coolers in the afternoon heat, he watches and waits.
On a normal day, in a normal month of his senior season, the 17-year-old would take the opportunity to hydrate, but with the Muslim holy month of fasting underway, he won’t have any food or drink until after sundown — at least two hours after the end of his practices.
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It’s not easy, he said, especially with August and September temperatures that have often crept up to triple-digit levels. Read the rest of this entry »
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More health advice for your Ramadan
Many of our readers have suggested additional resources for Ramadan health advice, so we decided to offer more information, in addition to our other posts on health and fasting.
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Most of our members have asked us to more prominently display our link to the British National Health Service’s guide to good health during Ramadan. Others have asked about advice for continuing aggressive workout routines during Ramadan. This insight from celebrity fitness consultant Rehan Jalali might prove to be a useful resource. Read the rest of this entry »
Keys to a healthy Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of spirituality and reflection. As we prepare ourselves for it, we need to remember the importance of preparing our bodies to adapt to the change that fasting brings to our system.
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Since Ramadan will be in the summer, hydration becomes an important issue. Taking sufficient amounts of water is essential to avoid dehydration. Individuals with chronic disease such as heart and kidney diseases as well as diabetics must consult with their physicians before they start fasting.
Fasting and fitness: keep the pounds off
Some Muslims have the misconception that since they fasted all day long, they can eat as much as they want after sunset. The bottom line is that if you do not burn the calories that you consume, you will gain weight. And the fact is, that most Muslims will consume more calories and move less during Ramadan.
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