Premier League medical expert joins Dubai's Ramadan awareness campaign

Top Stories

Embracing the bright side: A guide on how to cultivate optimism

The power of solitude: Why you should go on a solo trip

How to get your kids to read: Essential tips for parents

Dr Zafar Iqbal, Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Head of Sports Medicine at English Premier League club Crystal Palace

Published: Mon 11 May 2020, 2:03 PM

Last updated: Tue 12 May 2020, 2:47 AM

In line with their 'Be Fit, Be Safe' campaign to encourage people to lead a healthy lifestyle amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Dubai Sports Council has now roped in a world-class sports medicine expert for their awareness campaign during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Dr Zafar Iqbal, Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Head of Sports Medicine at English Premier League club Crystal Palace, spoke on the importance of physical activities during the Holy Month on the Dubai Sports Council's social media handles.

As part of the Dubai Sports Council's campaign to raise awareness of the importance of exercising during the holy month of Ramadan and its role in uplifting the immune system, @sportsdrzaf, Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine & Head of Sports Medicine Crystal Palace FC - pic.twitter.com/jMncWSLMKM
- Dubai Sports Council (@DubaiSC) May 9, 2020

"I am delighted to have been asked by Dubai Sports Council to try and answer some questions regarding maintaining a healthy lifestyle while fasting during Ramadan. So this talk is focusing on physical activity and healthy lifestyles in the general public should you continue doing physical activity in this Holy Month," Dr Iqbal said.
The Crystal Palace doctor then spoke about the ideal duration of physical exercises during Ramadan.
"For adults, they should be doing a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity five times a week, and for children, 60 minutes every day," he said.
"To get benefits, it doesn't have to be vigorous exercise nor do you need specialist equipment or venue.
"Moderate intensity physical activity is any activity that makes you feel warm, slightly short of breath and you can feel your heart beating faster.
"So suitable activities can be a brisk walk, going up and down stairs, jogging on the spot, squats, bike rides. I strongly recommend you try and do this with the rest of the family so that you can all get the benefits.
"And the ideal time to be doing physical activity is between Iftaar and Sehri. That way, you are going to take some food on board and a couple of hours you are ready to exercise. After your exercise, you can have some food and fluid, and that will make sure you are not dehydrated or fatigued."
rituraj@khaleejtimes.com

By Rituraj Borkakoty
 


More news from

europe

King Charles to resume some public duties during cancer treatment

The announcement follows a difficult spell for the royal family after both Charles and his daughter-in-law Catherine, revealed that they had cancer

europe

gulf

Saudi Arabia: Haj Ministry cautions pilgrims against fraudulent companies

It reiterated that pilgrims require a Haj visa and it can be obtained through recognised official channels

gulf

mena

Woman stabbed in Israel, attacker killed: Police

The 18-year-old was taken to hospital in a serious condition

mena

europe

Andrew Tate human trafficking trial can start, says Romania court

The brothers, who say they are innocent, are accused of having formed an organised criminal network in early 2021 in Romania, as well as in the US and Britain

europe