Come on, admit it, who is still lazy during fasting? Going through fasting indeed makes the body not get food and drink intake from dawn until sunrise. But that doesn't mean you don't need to do physical activities like sports. Even though you are fasting, it is important to stay physically active! One way is to exercise, which can help maintain fitness, maintain smooth blood circulation, and reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Exercise can also improve spirits and keep you energized throughout the day.

For example, walking, cycling, or swimming can be options that are suitable for you to exercise while fasting. This exercise does not make the body too tired, but still provides good health benefits, such as improving blood circulation, maintaining heart health, and helping weight control. In addition, for those of you who prefer indoor exercise, yoga and meditation can be great alternatives. These exercises can maintain the balance of your body and mind. Furthermore, yoga and meditation exercises can also reduce stress and improve concentration, which are very useful during fasting.

Exercising in the morning can provide extra energy to endure fasting throughout the day. However, if you feel more comfortable exercising after breaking the fast, that can also be a good option. You can exercise for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on each person's physical condition and comfort. Ideally, exercise should be done at least 3 to 4 times a week. It is advisable to rest and not push yourself if you are already tired. So, you can maintain your health and fitness during the fasting month without disrupting your worship.

You can apply the 2-4-2 pattern, which is by drinking 2 glasses of water during iftar to replace lost fluids, 4 glasses of water during dinner to facilitate digestion, and 2 glasses of water during suhoor to provide energy to the body. With this pattern, the body's fluid needs can be optimally fulfilled during fasting. In addition, during suhoor or iftar, make sure to consume nutritious foods that contain carbohydrates, proteins, and fiber. Carbohydrates, such as rice, whole wheat bread, or pasta, provide energy for physical activity and maintain blood sugar balance. Meanwhile, proteins, such as lean meat, eggs, or tofu, help repair and strengthen muscles that are prone to damage during exercise.

No need to immediately engage in intense exercise. You can start with small things, like light exercise and creating a weekly routine schedule. Because consistency is the most important thing, so even if only a little time can be allocated for exercise every day, it is still better than doing nothing at all.

Nggak cuma bikin tubuh makin sehat tapi juga bisa eratkan hubungan. Jadi, aktivitas ini juga bisa memberi kamu kesempatan untuk menghabiskan waktu yang berharga dengan orang-orang yang kamu sayangi. Nah, kamu sudah mengetahui 5 tips berolahraga saat puasa, kan! Dari memilih olahraga yang pas, waktu yang tepat, hingga menjaga asupan makanan yang seimbang, semuanya bisa kamu coba praktekkan. Ingat, olahraga itu penting buat kesehatan tubuh dan pikiran kita, apalagi selama bulan puasa. Jadi, ayo jaga tubuh tetap aktif dan sehat selama bulan puasa.Penulis: Arninda Oktaviani