Tips for Exercising During Ramadan

If I am serving home quarantine, how can I exercise?

Exercising indoors during Ramadan is ideal for those with chronic medical problems or are elderly as they are more vulnerable to infections.

"Everyone must play their part in being socially responsible even when exercising during Ramadan. This can be done by:

Practising safe distancing wherever you are
Not doing handshakes or high fives, and avoiding unnecessary body contact with anyone or any objects
Always adhering to appropriate hand and personal hygiene, and
Seeking medical attention if you are unwell,"

This was advised by Dr Fadzil Hamzah, Senior Staff Registrar, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Changi General Hospital (CGH), a member of the SingHealth group.

If I am serving home quarantine, how can I exercise?

If you are well and do not have any symptoms, you do not need to limit your physical activity or exercise intensity while serving a home quarantine.

You can still stay physically active and do indoor exercises in the comfort of your home or within the quarantine facility
There are many online resources which offer access to virtual classes and events, as well as tips on how to keep yourself active at home
You must continue to monitor your temperature twice daily and seek immediate medical attention should you feel unwell

If I am not serving a home quarantine, where should I exercise?

If you are elderly or have chronic medical problems, do stay at home during the pandemic as you are more vulnerable to infections
There should not be mixing between households, so you must not invite family members and friends outside your household to join you, or personal trainers and coaches to physically conduct individual or group exercise programmes at home