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Elite athletes can maintain training and performance during Ramadan fasting. Both pre-Iftar and post-Iftar training schedules resulted in weight reduction without negatively impacting agility or power.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Islamic Studies
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • Muslim athletes observe fasting during Ramadan, raising concerns about potential impacts on athletic performance.
  • Understanding optimal training strategies during Ramadan is crucial for maintaining elite athlete capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of two distinct training time frames (before Iftar vs. after Iftar) on body composition and performance in elite athletes during Ramadan fasting.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study involving 34 male elite athletes across various sports.
  • Athletes were divided into two groups: training 1 hour before Iftar (BI) and 3 hours after Iftar (AI).
  • Body weight, BMI, agility, and explosive strength were assessed before, during, and after Ramadan.
Keywords:
AthletesAthletic PerformanceRamadan FastingSportsTraining time frame

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Main Results:

  • Significant decreases in mean weight and body mass index were observed in both BI and AI groups during Ramadan (P<0.001).
  • No significant negative impact on agility or explosive strength performance was found in either training group during fasting.

Conclusions:

  • Training schedules before or after Iftar during Ramadan can lead to weight reduction in elite athletes.
  • Neither training time frame (BI or AI) adversely affected agility and power performance during Ramadan fasting.