{"id":63753,"date":"2025-03-24T17:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T16:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/?page_id=63753"},"modified":"2025-03-25T16:46:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:46:40","slug":"ramadan-at-usc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/en\/ramadan-at-usc\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramadan at USC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The last week of Ramadan has started! Many members of USC actively participate in fasting during the holy month of the Islamic calendar. Abdel too. We asked him how he experiences Ramadan through a sports perspective at USC.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_63723\" style=\"width: 537px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63723\" class=\"wp-image-63723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458.jpeg\" alt=\"Abdel in de gym van ClubWest\" width=\"527\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458.jpeg 2420w, https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458-320x178.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458-1024x570.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458-768x427.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458-1536x855.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uscsport.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ramadan-bij-USC-Abdel-e1742381562458-2048x1140.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-63723\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Abdel in the gym at ClubWest <\/em>\ud83d\udcaa<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Could you briefly introduce yourself?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cMy name is Abdel, I am 24 years old, and I am currently studying Notarial Law at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. In addition to my studies, I train 5 to 7 times a week at USC ClubWest, which is also one of my favorite places to study.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>What does Ramadan mean to you?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cRamadan is (for me) the month of worship and a way to purify the soul. It is a chance to improve yourself, in which discipline, endurance and self-control are key.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>In what ways do you take Ramadan into account when working out?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cBecause of the fasting, I have adjusted my training schedule. I now only train after the last prayer during the week. While I can normally be found at ClubWest in the afternoon.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>What effect does doing sports at USC have on your Ramadan experience?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cAt ClubWest, many Muslims and others who participate in Ramadan work out. During this period, I have often had conversations about faith and fasting with the people who train here. The feeling of solidarity is therefore very strong. Exchanging tips and sharing experiences with each other gives me strength and motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Have you considered not working out during Ramadan? And what were your considerations?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cIt was clear to me early on that I wanted to continue training during Ramadan. It was just important that practicing my faith would not be hindered in any way by my training schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>What is your favorite snack if the sun goes down on a day on which you had a workout at USC?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cMy go-to snack after a training during Ramadan is a nice protein bar.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>And finally: what kind of workout are you going to treat yourself to when Ramadan is over? \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cAfter Ramadan I will treat myself to a nice and intense calisthenics workout!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The last week of Ramadan has started! Many members of USC actively participate in fasting during the holy month of the Islamic calendar. Abdel too. 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