The Angry Vegan

The Challenges of Training While Fasting.

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• Energy and Fatigue: Fasting means your body isn’t getting its usual fuel throughout the day. You might feel more tired than usual, making your usual heavy lifts or long sessions a bit more of a slog.​

• Hydration Woes: Without water during the daylight hours, dehydration becomes a real risk - especially if you're training in warmer weather (admittedly unlikely here in Yorkshire!).​

• Recovery and Nutrition: With fewer opportunities to refuel, your muscles might not recover as quickly, so you may need to adjust your workout intensity.​

• Timing Troubles: Fitting training sessions around Iftar and Suhoor can be a juggling act, as you try to optimise performance without overtaxing your body.

 

Adapting Your Training During Ramadan.

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• Timing Your Workouts: Schedule your sessions immediately after Iftar or just before Suhoor, when your body is properly fuelled.​

• Adjusting Intensity: On tougher days, scale back the load - swap heavy lifts for lighter, controlled movements or mobility work.​

• Focusing on Hydration: Prioritise water and electrolyte intake during non-fasting hours to support recovery and maintain performance.​

• Fuelling with Nutrient-Dense Meals: Make sure your Iftar and Suhoor include balanced, nutrient-rich foods to provide sustained energy.​

• Listening to Your Body: Be flexible with your routine; sometimes a gentler approach is exactly what you need to keep progressing while honouring the spirit of Ramadan.

 

The Benefits of Having a Coach During Ramadan

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• Tailored Workouts: With a coach by your side - whether in person or online - you get workouts specifically adjusted for fasting. We tweak intensity, volume, and timing so that you’re training smart, not hard.​

• Expert Scheduling: I’ll help you plan sessions at the optimal times, either right after Iftar when you’re refuelled or pre-Suhoor for a pre-dawn boost, ensuring you still make gains while honouring your fast.​

• Safety and Injury Prevention: Train safely during Ramadan with The Angry Vegan. Our tailored, expert coaching - available both in-person and online - helps you balance fasting with strength, recovery, and growthan can push your limits, so having an experienced coach means you’re less likely to overdo it. We keep a close eye on your form and recovery.​

• Personalised Nutrition and Hydration Advice: Beyond just the workouts, I’ll offer practical tips on how to refuel and rehydrate effectively during the non-fasting hours, ensuring you get the most from your training.​

• Mental and Spiritual Fortitude: Training during Ramadan isn’t just about physical strength - it’s about mental resilience. A coach helps you harness the discipline of fasting, turning challenges into opportunities for personal growth.

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By recognising these challenges and benefits, we can tailor a training strategy that not only keeps you strong and safe but also respects the spirit and discipline of Ramadan. Whether you're in our gym or training online, we're here to support you every step of the way.