Qgym elite personal trainer Henson Hinds has customised a Ramadan Fitness Programme for 30 days ‘to help all fitness enthusiasts complete their training in the most healthy and effective way.’
“Combining proper exercise with a healthy diet, will allow the body to transform at a faster and healthier rate,” it was explained in a statement yesterday.
“While it is certainly a challenge to train on an empty stomach, fasting in Ramadan has its many benefits, one of which is spiritual nourishment. It is an opportunity for self-reflection and turning one’s focus inwards. The act of fasting is practised to remind us of how the less fortunate are suffering and to reinforce our values of humanity.
“It has also been a misconception that one must stop training during this period. As long as one is equipped with the proper fitness programme during Ramadan, performing daily exercise routines should not be a challenge.
“In fact, a common fat-burning strategy employed by athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts is to perform cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach, also known as fasted cardio. This style of fat loss was made popular by Phil Phillips in his book Body of Life, stating that performing 20 minutes of aerobic exercise after a fast has greater effects on fat loss than an hour of cardio,” the Qgym statement added.