Doctor Recommends 150 Minutes of Aerobic Exercise Per Week During Fasting: Here's How to Schedule It

KOMPAS.com - Aerobic exercise is still recommended during fasting, but the duration and schedule need to be adjusted to prevent the body from becoming fatigued.

Dr. Risky Dwi Rahayu, M.Gizi, Sp.K.O, a sports medicine specialist at Pondok Indah Bintaro Jaya Hospital, said that the general recommendation of 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week can still be applied during Ramadan.

“Aerobic exercise remains important for maintaining heart and lung function, but it needs to be adjusted to the fasting condition,” said Dr. Risky in a press conference attended by Kompas.com on Wednesday (18/2/2026).

According to her, the main key is not to aim for long durations at once, but to divide the exercise realistically throughout the week.

This type of exercise helps improve cardiovascular and pulmonary endurance and keeps metabolism active.

During fasting, aerobic exercise can also help maintain fitness without putting excessive strain on the body.

This distribution is relatively safe, especially if done with moderate intensity.

Another alternative is to exercise three times a week with a duration of about 45 to 50 minutes per session.

The choice of scheduling can be adjusted to each individual’s schedule and physical condition.

The body is more susceptible to fatigue during fasting, so it is not recommended to force too long a duration.