Ramadan: Hina Khan working out while fasting is goals

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The Kasautii Zindagii Kay actor has been learning Pilates with the help of her trainer, Shefali Shirke.

The actor has also been posting her other workouts. Take a look!

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Here’s how working out during fasting is helpful for the body

*If you have been wondering whether you should exercise while fasting considering you won’t be able to replenish the body’s lost fluids after a workout, experts say it is completely healthy to exercise if you don’t have any pre-existing medical conditions. It is said that exercising while fasting may help keep the brain and muscle fibres fighting fit.

*Exercising also helps in keeping the metabolism stable and regularise sleep patterns.

*While high-intensity exercises should ideally be avoided, one can do light and moderate exercises.

*You can also keep high-intensity exercises towards meal times either before sehri or before the fast is broken in the evening. This can help the body recuperate with immediate nutrition.

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*But make sure you do not skip warm-up and relaxation exercises as it will affect the blood pressure levels.

*It is considered important to first focus on the upper body rather than the lower body when starting with resistance training. This helps avoid any drop in blood pressure levels.

*To maintain a healthy exercise routine during the month, ensure you are eating a balanced diet and taking adequate amount of liquids. Carbohydrate intake is encouraged during suhur which helps one to stay energetic while a protein-rich diet after breaking the fast helps the body feel rejuvenated.