[heba]

i want to work out this month, but its sooo hard. im used to doing pretty intense work outs, and i drink 2-3 litres of water while at the gym. i wont be able to do it while im fasting, and its too late after iftar (my gym closes at 10)

[Salika]

Originally Posted by bluey

How many of you work-out whilst fasting? And what are your recommendations/thoughts on it?

I'm considering it.

I do. It's really not that bad. Just drink LOTS of water before and after iftar and eat a lot of protein. I did spinning for an hour yesterday and although I did let easy on myself a tad, I still did it pretty hard and I was fine. For suhur that day, I had about 32 ounces of water (wanted more but I ran out of time) and I drink who knows how much after iftar. I also had 2 eggs, a small tofurky sandwhich, and a toasted low glycemic bread. It's not as bad as it seems, I promise.

[iSHi]

I'm so out of shape. Walking helps. I don't want bulky muscular arms, what kinds of workouts can I do to get rid of my bats arms?! [no push ups please]

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by iSHi

I'm so out of shape. Walking helps. I don't want bulky muscular arms, what kinds of workouts can I do to get rid of my bats arms?! [no push ups please]

Jump rope.

[iSHi]

Originally Posted by wheelworks

Jump rope.

Good idea. Though i'd have to find somewhere to do that. Thanks bro.

[bluey]

Thanks for the encouragement people.

I feel fat.

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by iSHi

Good idea. Though i'd have to find somewhere to do that. Thanks bro.

You're welcome. Jumping rope for ten minutes can make you lose a ton of calories...I don't know how much but I know it's a lot

[Revert]

Originally Posted by iSHi

I'm so out of shape. Walking helps. I don't want bulky muscular arms, what kinds of workouts can I do to get rid of my bats arms?! [no push ups please]

Any kind of workout. You won't build bulky arms unless you lift heavy weights. If you lose tons of body fat you'll give the impression of being muscular but its the lack of body fat letting your natural muscles poke through.

If you jump rope be sure to so it on a padded surface so you don't damage your ankles and knees. If you want to lose your arms you need to do fat burning exercises, high interval training (you can do that on a jump rope). Exercising the specific areas won't do anything but give you bulky arms.

[Revert]

Originally Posted by wheelworks

You're welcome. Jumping rope for ten minutes can make you lose a ton of calories...I don't know how much but I know it's a lot

The best way is to do intense skipping for 3-4 rounds at first.

[Revert]

Originally Posted by Ayooshi

Asalamu Alaikum,

Pilates is a form of strength training, through a combination of stretches, yoga positions, usually accompanied by light weights. There are different levels of intensity, and some to the point that you can drop weights and machines, and support your muscle mass on your pilates workout alone. Its a great overall toner, and alot more fun than the other redundant stuff.

I do the wimpy 12 minute pilate workout from a DVD I have, and it works well for me, as I want to just stay toned, however for you, you may want to find a Pilate workout that is a bit more intense.

But generally, It should help you retain muscle mass, though I wouldn't suggest men to use it to build alot of muscle mass.

Fi AmanAllah

I watched a few vids on it..its not intense enough for me.

[mekrob]

You're welcome. Jumping rope for ten minutes can make you lose a ton of calories...I don't know how much but I know it's a lot

Jumping Rope calories counter

For 100 lb person, jumping rope moderately for 10 minutes, that's about 80 calories.

Here is a general calorie counter. Inputs include weight, height, age, gender and many exercises.

[iSHi]

So i'm trying something called dips. "tricep dips" as my sister puts it. They're harder than they look.

[wheelworks]

I've lost 5 pounds so far

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Originally Posted by wheelworks

I've lost 5 pounds so far

Me too...booooo hissssss