During Ramadhan month, Muslim athletes need to taper their training to avoid overtraining and detraining while fasting. A survey of Penang athletes found most maintain their current training habits during Ramadhan without proper tapering strategies. The document provides tapering and maintenance strategies for Muslim athletes to apply during Ramadhan to maintain fitness levels while observing their religious obligations.

1. TAPERING STRATEGIES FOR
MUSLIM ATHLETES DURING
RAMADHAN MONTH
By:
Cheah Boon Chong cscs

2. CONTENT
• Detraining
• Current training habits of Penang athletes
• Tapering and maintenance strategies
• Practical application