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Ramadan, UK & Middle East

Training and eating through Ramadan, the Gulf heat, Eid and life between the UK and the Middle East.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Best Time to Work Out in Ramadan: 4 Options Compared

Find the best time to work out in Ramadan for your schedule. Compare training before iftar, after iftar, late at night and around suhoor, pros and cons.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Eid and Holiday Eating: Enjoy It Without Losing Progress

A calm, practical guide to Eid and holiday eating, with simple rules for feast days, family visits and travel so you can enjoy the food and keep progress.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Getting Back Into Fitness After a Break: A Restart Plan

A step-by-step plan for getting back into fitness after a break, with advice on how hard to train, what to eat and how to rebuild habits that last.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Online Personal Trainer Birmingham: Get Fit Your Way

Looking for an online personal trainer in Birmingham? See how online coaching fits around work, family meals and any gym or home set-up across the city.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Healthy Iftar: How to Break Your Fast and Keep Progress

Build a healthy iftar that refuels you without undoing your progress, with a simple plate method, portion guidance and tips for fried food and sweets.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Online Fitness Coach for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE

How an online fitness coach works for people in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, covering long work hours, summer heat, eating out, travel and Ramadan.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Online Personal Trainer UK: What to Expect From Coaching

Thinking about an online personal trainer in the UK? See what you get, how a typical week works, who it suits and what to ask before you sign up.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Training During Ramadan: A Practical Fitness Guide

A practical guide to training during Ramadan, covering workout timing, suhoor and iftar, hydration, sleep and how to protect your progress all month.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

Training in the Heat: A Safe Guide for Gulf Summers

Training in the heat needs a plan. Learn when to train in a Gulf summer, how to acclimatise and hydrate, and the warning signs that mean you should stop.

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Ramadan, UK & Middle East · 6 min read

What to Eat for Suhoor: Meals That Last the Fast

Not sure what to eat for suhoor? Learn how to build a pre-dawn meal with protein, slow carbs and fluids that keeps you full and protects your training.

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