Why not use this Ramadan as an opportunity to explore some of the many picturesque and pedestrian-friendly walking routes of the UAE capital?
With Ramadan approaching, Muslims around the world are preparing for a month of worship, reflection and fasting. For smokers, giving up cigarettes for up to 14 hours daily can be daunting, but it can also be the best time to stub it out for good. Dr Sandeep Thomas, a general medicine physician at Life Medical Centre, believes the spiritual focus during Ramadan can act as a strong motivator. “Religious beliefs and willpower were found to...
Exercising and following a healthy lifestyle can be difficult at the best of times — but maintaining that lifestyle can prove to be even harder during the month of Ramadan. Fasting requires a lot of energy and commitment. With dramatic changes in eating habits and sleeping patterns, this sudden shift in routine needs to be handled carefully. To ensure we do not neglect our health, Abu Dhabi 360, Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s recently launched emirate-wide...
For many Muslims around the world, Ramadan can be a challenging time when it comes to maintaining good health and fitness. However, you do not need to let your health and fitness goals slip completely. At Ultimate Performance, which has a gym in Dubai, we work with hundreds of Muslim clients globally to help them through the month of Ramadan to emerge fit, healthy and ready to keep progressing with their goals. Many of our...
The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated around the world by gathering with family and friends, and while much of that is centered around fasting and food, the Holy Month also provides a chance for people to be more conscious of their health – and it’s a good opportunity to find new ways to remain active. Musa Khalfan Yasin is an Emirati entrepreneur and athlete, champion of the 100 meter and 200 meter sprint events. So...
Dubai-based author Mathilde Loujayne has written a guide to Islam for women.
Whether you’re already committed to a daily walk or looking to get started, when it comes to being fit and healthy, we’re often reminded to aim to walk 10,000 steps per day. But what are the benefits if you start out more modestly? It turns, out that according to a recent study, they are significant. The health benefits of walking can be achieved through maintaining a certain frequency, taking a specific number of steps each...
Health and wellness coach Sylvie Eberena, aka Fit Sister, explains why Ramadan is the perfect time to tackle your dependance on sugar...
Ramadan is known to be a month full of kindness and gratitude, as well as to detox and reflect. From my experience with Muslim clients, many continue to work out throughout the Holy Month, even while they are fasting. However, everyone reacts to fasting differently, particularly the first few days or workouts. That is why it is important to take it easy, see how you feel, and not be too hard on yourself. If working out while you are...
Heaping dishes of rice are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, especially during Ramadan. But rice is not always an ideal choice for our bodies.
We searched the Livehealthy archives for the best mental and physical advice for Ramadan: everything from what to eat, to when and how; when to workout and what to do; how to be more sustainable, more mindful and more meditative, and how to clean out your closets – and your mind. Go easy on high-intensity cardio One thing that can happen during Ramadan is that the body can enter a catabolic state. This is when the...
