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Walking Football During Ramadan Fasting for Cardiometabolic and Psychological Health Benefits to the Physically Challenged and Aged Populations

Authors :
Sueziani Binte Zainudin
Dee Dee A. Salle
Abdul Rashid Aziz
Source :
Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol 8 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2022.

Abstract

Concurrent exercise and intermittent fasting regimens for long periods have been shown to enhance cardiometabolic health in healthy individuals. As exercise and fasting confer health benefits independently, we propose that Muslims who are fasting, especially those experiencing health and clinical challenges, continually engage in physical activity during the Ramadan month. In this opinion piece, we recommend walking football (WF) as the exercise of choice among Muslims who are fasting. WF can be played by any individual regardless of the level of fitness, skills, and age. WF has been shown to elicit cardiovascular and metabolic stress responses, which are suitable for populations with low fitness levels. Most importantly, WF has the inherent characteristics of being a fun team activity requiring social interactions among participants and, hence, likely to encourage long-term consistent and sustainable participation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2296861X
Volume :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.402cf1ffaad545d3a65b43f1ded27c36
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.779863