The fasting month poses some important and pressing questions: To workout or not to workout? What time of the day is the best for exercise? What are the most energy-efficient workouts? To clear the air, working out during Ramadan is doable and more beneficial than you think – the proof is in Generation T lister and weightlifting ace, Faiz Ariffin.
The secret, Faiz tips us off, is to manipulate the circumstances for your advantage. Timing is everything for this bookish athlete, whose training continues throughout fasting month, for the upcoming Southeast Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship from June 25-30.
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We couldn’t help but notice how Ramadan has chiselled his physique to peak condition since we last chatted, as he cheerily welcomed us to his training ground at the Tropicana Avenue private gym.
“Fasting month is an advantage as it helps maximise our fat loss gains,” Faiz explained. “For fitness newbies, this month helps shed fat significantly, whereas shorter workouts for regulars can build motivation levels.”
Faiz endorses a researched-backed fitness approach that earned him a string of international awards. Outside the gym, Faiz is developing a workout wear, FZgear, and manages thousands of followers with online fitness coaching.
Yet, here he is on a midday, bubbling with an infectious energy. We got Faiz to shell out tried and true tips on sticking to a proper fitness plan all month long that would ease back into the post-Ramadan routine.
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