Two Guys and Their Gyms Episode 58
Welcome to our new Series Malaysia’s Best: Go-to Places for Healthy Eating in Malaysia. We aim to create awareness for healthy eating and speak to the owner and managers of top cafes, restaurants, and places in Malaysia that are committed to your health.
In this episode, Noel and Alvin share tips for healthy eating and training during Ramadan:
1. Hunger is not an emergency
2. Adjust your training / change your goals- no need to give up your fitness routine
3. Eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods
4. Avoid sugary and overly processed foods
5. Sleep
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Research Studies on Ramadan:
1) Effects of Ramadan and Non-Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition
• Fat mass loss is more pronounced with non-Ramadan intermittent fasting and this type of intermittent fasting, combined with exercise training, leads to higher decreases in body mass index. (Read more here)
2) Ramadan fasting and the goals of sports nutrition around exercise
• Performance drop when you go through fasting hence it’s maybe a good strategy to focus on other training goals during your Ramadan fasting for the month. (Read more here)
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