Physical Activity During Ramadhan
Physical activities need to be adjusted during Ramadan. The following are recommended:
- Light and moderate activities/ exercise on a regular basis.
- Avoid strenuous activities/ exercise during daytime because of the risk of low blood glucose level.
- The timing of exercise is preferably performed 1-2 hours after the break of fast.
- Performance of Tarawih prayers is a form of physical activity.
Definition:
Mild activities : 35 - 50 % of a person's maximum heart rate
Moderate activities : 50 - 70 % of a person's maximum heart rate
Strenuous activities : > 70% of a person's maximum heart rate
Grading Of Physical Activities
Mild Activities | Moderate Activities | Strenuous Activities |
Brisk walking on flat surfaces | Faster walking |
Jogging |
Cycling on level surface | Cycling on uneven surface | Cycling up hills |
Walking on level surface | Walking downstairs | Climbing stairs |
Bowling, Golf - walking | Badminton (non-competitive), Aerobics (low impact) | Swimming, Squash, Tennis, Basketball, Jumping rope, Jogging |
Gardening, weeding, cleaning windows, mopping the floor | Doing Heavy Laundry (manually) |
Reference:
Clinical Practice Guidelines, Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, 5th Edition, 2015, Ministry of Health Malaysia
(DCMY19_0022)