麻豆直播 Pharmacy Lecturer: The Secret to Staying Vigorous and Productive in Ramadan
By Anggun Nindita
Editor Anggun Nindita
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id 鈥 Two lecturers from the School of Pharmacy Institut Teknologi Bandung (SP 麻豆直播) were invited as speakers for the event Healthy Life at KLCBS Radio, Bandung on March, 20, 2024. The two lecturers were Dr. Nia Sri Ramania, M.Sc., and Dr. Muhammad Fahmi Hasan, M.Or., from the Sports Science Research Group.
At the event, both lecturers discussed the theme of 鈥淰igorous While Fasting.鈥
Nia defined the term vigorous or fit as a condition in which the body is able to do relatively intense physical activities without experiencing fatigue or physiological disorders. This level of fitness differs from person to person, and it is dependent on both internal and external factors, such as nutrition, exercise frequency, age, and more.
鈥淲hen we sit, we may look healthy from the outside. But when we do physical activities, our level of vigor starts to show. Healthy people are not necessarily vigorous, but vigorous people are definitely healthy,鈥 she said.
When fasting, the body鈥檚 vigor will naturally decrease at certain times due to breaks in food and drink consumption. This is shown by a physiological response, causing the body to feel feeble.
Fahmi further mentioned that this condition is perfectly normal and will not incur any dangerous side effects. To overcome this, the key is to regulate food consumption during iftar and suhoor.
Conversely, excessive food consumption, combined with the lack of physical activity during fasting, can lead to obesity for certain people. As such, it is crucial to keep the body鈥檚 vigor level by doing physical activities appropriate to each person鈥檚 capabilities.

鈥淧sychologically, the condition of being feeble makes us lazy to do activities. What鈥檚 worse, our response during iftar and suhoor is sometimes overeating. In the end, the calorie obtained becomes a surplus,鈥 stated Fahmi.
Those who are fasting are therefore advised to keep doing light physical activities, especially before iftar. Nia added that the physical activities should be safe, measurable, and fun. Recommended physical activities include walking and jogging.
Additionally, food intake should be appropriately maintained to stay vigorous when fasting. Food consumed during iftar and suhoor must contain necessary and balanced nutrients, such as complex carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber.
The amount of food eaten should also be adjusted to the body鈥檚 needs so that it is neither excessive nor deficient.
鈥淭he exact need for nutritional intake is different from one person to another, as it is based on the person鈥檚 body weight,鈥 said Fahmi.
Moreover, the psychological aspects are just as important as the physical ones. In this context, we have to manage our emotions and moods when fasting, as stress will also indirectly affect the body.
Stressed people are more likely to avoid physical activities and neglect their food consumption. These factors can ultimately lead to a decline in the body鈥檚 vigor and health during fasting.
Reporter: Hanifa Juliana (Urban and Regional Planning 鈥20)
Translator: Ariq Ramadhan Teruna (Chemical Engineering 鈥21)
Editor: Ayesha Lativa Mafaza (Postharvest Technology, 鈥21)
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