‘I had the best performance when fasting’: UAE athletes reveal their workout regime during Ramadan

‘I had the best performance when fasting’: UAE athletes reveal their workout regime during Ramadan

Exercise during the holy month has always been a hot topic of discussion, with many experts advising those who are fasting to tone down the intensity of their workouts

Rashid Al Mulla. Supplied photos.

Published: Fri 7 Apr 2023, 6:00 AM

For former professional basketball star Fadi El-Khatib, Ramadan is the time when he delivers his best performance on the court. “I played the world championship while fasting,” he said. “I was the captain of the team. When you are the captain and you are the leader, all eyes are on you.

It happened to be Ramadan. The game was around 1pm and we didn’t break our fast till 8pm. I had the best performance of my life.”

According to Fadi, who now runs a gym in Dubai, the reason he was able to deliver such a good performance was due to his mental strength. “It is a matter of challenging myself to compete while I am fasting,” he said. “And yes, God gives you the willpower to overcome all the challenges, but also you need to take it in your hands to set an example.”

Exercise during Ramadan has always been a hot topic of discussion, with many experts advising those who are fasting to