RIYADH: Promoting physical activity during Ramadan can boost public health, according to a local expert.
Dr. Ibrahim Bakri, a specialist in sports management at Jazan University, said that exercise during Ramadan should not be stopped but managed, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
Practicing low-intensity activities before iftar was a suitable option, such as slow walking, stretching, or light exercises that activate muscles, because of their role in stimulating blood circulation without depleting fluid and energy stores.
He said that the hour before the Maghrib prayer was an ideal time for such light activities and reduces the likelihood of stress or low blood sugar levels.
Bakri also pointed out the importance of avoiding strenuous exercise during fasting hours.
