Abdelkader Khelif1, Aissa Chouaf2, Baazi Redhouan3
1University of Bouira, Department of Sport Science, Algeria,1001
2University of Khemis Miliana, Department of Sport Science, Algeria, 44065
3University of Boumerdès, Department of Physical Education, Algeria, 35001
The impact of Ramadan intermittent fasting on the quality of sleep and training regimen among athletes
J. Anthr. Sport Phys. Educ. 2025, 9(1), 27-32 | DOI: 10.26773/jaspe.250104
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effect of intermittent Ramadan fasting (RIF) on sleep quality among amateur athletes. Additionally, we assessed the effects of Ramadan training regimen (RTR) and we explored athletes’ perceptions regarding it. The study sample consisted of 62 athletes from various disciplines. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to collect sleep quality data. In addition, a questionnaire was designed to examine RTR and athletes’ perceptions of the effects of fasting on athletic performance. The results of this study indicate a decrease in the quality and quantity of sleep as well as changes in the content and quality of the training program. The results also suggest that athletes should understand the demands of Ramadan training and consider the potential impacts.
Keywords
amateur athletes, Ramadan fasting, Sleep Quality, training regimen
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