Exercising and the gym during Ramadan

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Ahmedjunior said:
sister do you use protein shakes
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Only when I haven't had the time to have a snack since lunch time, am going for a workout at 6:30 and am out of cottage cheese. I need something to give me a bit of energy or else I might fall flat on my face. So maybe 1-2x a week but sometimes I don't get have any shakes for weeks at a time.

I just take a scoop of the powder and add water.
 
cottage cheese hahaha,when i used to train i used to eat it everytime thats if there's nothing meaty cooked in the house,i just eat it cus i cant cook for myself

Have you got shops like gnc in canada,cus they do some good offers and dont get creatine just stay on whey
 
I lvoe cottage cheese - it's amazing. I love to cook, but I don't always have the time and there's no point in bringing good food to work if the microwave is going to ruin it.

We have GNC but their prices/selection aren't always the best. I'm actually planning on buying online from Supplements Canada / Popeye's - good selection and you can save quite a bit (7$ on one tub I was looking to order). No worries, no creatine for me, I'm not looking to gain mass, just looking to get protein in when I don't always have the food in handy.
 
go right near iftaar time, and if your mosque is far from your house, just open your iftaar at your mosque or do whatever is convenient for you, like take food with yaa! but if your lookin to do it during ramadan, then best time is like right next to the iftaar time
 
MaiCarInMtl said:
I lvoe cottage cheese - it's amazing. I love to cook, but I don't always have the time and there's no point in bringing good food to work if the microwave is going to ruin it.

We have GNC but their prices/selection aren't always the best. I'm actually planning on buying online from Supplements Canada / Popeye's - good selection and you can save quite a bit (7$ on one tub I was looking to order). No worries, no creatine for me, I'm not looking to gain mass, just looking to get protein in when I don't always have the food in handy.
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yeah thats good,i used an american company for my whey protein im not sure if they do sell it in canada it was optimum nutrition and it was very good and effective ive quit weighting for about 3 months and inshallah im gonna start after ramadan looking skinny as hell (back to square one):(
 
Hello,

Just like you, I'm a bit reluctant about stopping my work-out routine. I generally do my cardio in the morning. Yesterday, I fasted, yes I try to fast on Mondays and Thursdays and I can't remember how I made it to the Maghrib Adhan.

Tomorrow, I'll try on exercising an hour before el Adhan, we'll see. I'll let you know.

Bewildred
 
Ahmedjunior said:
yeah thats good,i used an american company for my whey protein im not sure if they do sell it in canada it was optimum nutrition and it was very good and effective ive quit weighting for about 3 months and inshallah im gonna start after ramadan looking skinny as hell (back to square one):(
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Actually, the chocolate powder I have left at home is ON. I've been told they have an awesome Peanut Butter and Chocolate flavour but of course it's not available to us Quebecers! Grrrrr!!!!!!
 
bewildred said:
Hello,

Just like you, I'm a bit reluctant about stopping my work-out routine. I generally do my cardio in the morning. Yesterday, I fasted, yes I try to fast on Mondays and Thursdays and I can't remember how I made it to the Maghrib Adhan.

Tomorrow, I'll try on exercising an hour before el Adhan, we'll see. I'll let you know.

Bewildred
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Perhaps I should try this out on Thursday: a day of fasting and then try my full workout... boy is that ever going to be a rough Thursday!
 
Well, yes, get prepared psychologically because the days I fasted and worked-out were REALLY difficult. It's ok with weightlifting. I do 20 reps of several prey-muscles.

Now the off topic note: I really like the Quebecois accent. I really do.
 
bewildred said:
Well, yes, get prepared psychologically because the days I fasted and worked-out were REALLY difficult. It's ok with weightlifting. I do 20 reps of several prey-muscles.

Now the off topic note: I really like the Quebecois accent. I really do.
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Thankfully the meeting where i am holding a demo is at 8:30 am, not some crazy thing like 3 pm!

I am also thankful that Thrusday will be a "Day 2: Back, shoulders and abs" and not a leg day. Doing 3 sets of 12 each for... 10 different exercises (including abs).

Oh no, which Quebecois accent did you hear? Not the jouale please, no not that one! Like nails on a chalk board to me. Other accents are fine. I have a Montreal accent (or so I was told by a Northern Quebecer).
 
lol dont worry ill take it slow very slow :p i went the other day and i could only do 5 mins:p workin on it tho slowly but surely :p
 
Ok, I never even got to try! My gym buddy cancelled on me. Perhaps I can try again next Monday (these last 2 weeks have been very hectic). Here's to hoping!
 
SixTen said:
Personally, weight training - don't do you out like cardio - I think doing weights is pretty okay during fasting. I mean, you huff a bit, during some of the sets - but none of that dehydration which you could get from running.
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I think that really depends what kind of weight lifting you are doing. When I do heavier weights, I do lower reps but more sets (ex: 4-5 sets of 6 reps) and I will tell you that my heart rate goes up to 140-150 during those sets. In the end, you are exercising just as much except it's a different way to exercise. Rather than moving quickly, one needs to draw it out between sets and give in bursts in spurts.

While I wouldn't want to run on the treadmil for 30 minutes on no food, I wouldn't want to be doing squats on a heavy day with no food in my stomach either - hello fainting (or just plain old face plant)!!!!
 
Assalaam - u - Aliakum All

I've been gyming regularly (5 - 6 times a week ) for the past 5 years, and although I enjoy the Ramadan part of the year, it does set my training back a good few months. I've read a number of replies in relation to this subject, but still need to know whether any of you actually train during the day, while fasting and if so... what kind of workout are you doing ? IE Cardio ... X Trainer, treadmill how long etc Or Weights .. how many reps etc.

Thanks in advance for ne feedback


GhettoWarrior
 
MaiCarInMtl said:
Does the lack of responses mean that no one on this board goes to the gym?
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or maybe some people have been blessed with good genes..and are naturally fit. Alhamdulilah.

I always find it funny to see the amount of Muslims who dont participate in Gym Class at school cause it's ramadan:laugh:
 
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Unfortunately, my attempts have been fruitless - something always came up, etc.

I am hoping to try out a workout of some sort on Thursday. Although I will be walking in 30 degree (celcius) heat today for about 20-30 minutes around 4:30 PM - here's to hoping I will make it to my destination!

As soon as I get to the gym, I will post my findings here.

Oh, and for the people with the amazing genes that Yanoorah mentioned... Well... *makes a face* Lucky, lucky people!
 

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