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Your host, Coach Ola Khalidi Alghazzouli is an ACE certified personal trainer and a functional fitness specialist. She graduated from George Mason University with a B.S in Biology and a health promotion minor. BeFit4Akhirah was founded in 2014 and officially launched in 2018 with a Ramadan Prep Package and ebook for Ramadan. We will explore health and fitness topics that will help you stay active, fit, and healthy with a purpose.
Episodes
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Ramadan Mubarak everyone! Today's episode is special because Belal and I talked about how to stay physically active during Ramadan and why it's important for our bodies.
Belal Hafeez is a Personal Trainer and a Ramadan Fitness Expert. He focuses on helping Muslim men become stronger, lose weight and feel young again. Belal's goal is to redefine the Muslim dad-bod. He offers online training to men anywhere in the world as well in person in the Toronto area. He has been personal training for over 5 years and has been involved in fitness for over 10 years now. Belal is a husband, father, entrepreneur and enjoys spending his free time playing hockey and working out.
In this episode we discussed the following topics:
- The type of exercises and workouts we should aim for during Ramadan.
- How to keep up with exercise after Ramadan and throughout the year.
- How to manage time during Ramadan while being a father, husband, and entrepreneur.
- Tips to stay hydrated during Ramadan and healthy while fasting.
- The differences and similarities between women and men fitness training.
- Why it's important to train smart and not just hard.
- How to know you have the right trainer...
And much more!
To learn more about Belal and follow his journey, you can find him on Instagram and on Facebook at StrongerWithBelal
Instagram: www.instagram.com/strongerwithbelal
Facebook: www.facebook.com/strongerwithbelal
Also, you can access his Ramadan fitness guide at www.strongerwithbelal.com/ramadanfitnessguide
Do not forget to subscribe to the show and share with family and friends.
Make sure to tag @BeFit4Akhirah and @Strongerwithbelal on Instagram/Facebook sharing with us your favorite from the episode!
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Ramadan is in just a few days, and this is one of the best months during the Islamic calendar and year where we can really regain productivity as well as get back into track with it.
Today's guest is Mohammed Faris, and I must say that his work is something I have always looked up to as well as have benefited from for years. It was an honor to have him on the show to share with us amazing tips on how we can live a more productive and purposeful lifestyle!
Mohammed Faris is a productivity coach, author, and speaker who helps executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs achieve their personal and professional goals whilst maintaining peak performance and balance across their roles.
He’s the founder of ProductiveMuslim.com and author of the new book “The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity”.
He has delivered seminars and workshops at numerous events in over 15 countries including UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia as well as featured on international media and on the TEDx stage. Over 20,000 people have attended his workshops and he continues to inspire millions of followers online.
In today's episode, we discussed the following topics:
- How did Productive Muslim get started
- How can Ramadan help us regain productivity into our life, and how can this month be a great time to pick up the momentum
- How physical exercise and being active can help us become more productive in our life.
- The barakah effects vs. the hustle effects.
And of course much more!
To learn more about Productive Muslim, visit www.productivemuslim.com and you can also find on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn under Productive Muslim.
You can also receive your copy of Br. Mohammed's book on Amazon at Productive Muslim Where Faith-Productivity
Thank you for tuning in with us today! We pray that you have the most productive Ramadan this year!
Do not forget to subscribe to the show and share with family and friends. You can also screenshot this episode and share on your social media! Don't forget to tag BeFit4Akhirah and Productive Muslim to tell us what is one tip you'll apply this Ramadan, in shaa Allah!
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Catherine Zaben is a fitness nutrition expert, a holistic health nutritionist coach, and a mom of 3 daughters. In this episode today, Catherine shared amazing tips on how to meal plan and prepare for Ramadan.
She kept it really simple, and she shared helpful ideas on how we can have the healthiest Ramadan, in shaa Allah.
The topics we discussed were:
- The best tools for meal preparations.
- Meal preparation strategies for beginners and advanced people.
- The importance of meal plan before meal prep
- Juice and smoothie ideas that are healthy during Ramadan
And much more!
To stay connected with Catherine, you can find her on Instagram at CatherineZaben [Instagram link]
Do not forget to subscribe to the show and share it with family and friends.
It would really help us to also screenshot this episode and share it on your social media tagging Coach Ola @BeFit4akhirah and Catherine @Catherinezaben on Instagram to tell us what was your favorite or what recipe you'll try this Ramadan!
Let's get ready for Ramadan and stay strong.
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Dr. Jen joins us to talk more about how to regain our mobility during Ramadan. She is a physical therapist and an influencer, as well as helps millions of people around the world regain their mobility through her The Optimal Body and The Mobility Method programs.
In this episode, we discussed the following topics:
- The difference between mobility and flexibility.
- How the 5 daily prayers in Islam help us stay mobile throughout life.
- The best core exercises to do.
- The importance of foam rolling.
Dr. Jen recommends the following foam rollers:
***These links are non-sponsored by Dr. Jen or Coach Ola.***
You can keep up with Dr. Jen on Instagram and Facebook at DocJen.
Her website can be found at https://www.docjenfit.com/
The following links will take you to her social media handles:
Now let's get up and stay active for a healthier and purposeful lifestyle!
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
In less than a month, Muslims around the world will be celebrating Ramadan. Today's guest is a wife and a mother of two boys as well as fitness professional who understands how difficult it can be during Ramadan.
This is why in this episode, Coach Ola and Zahra discuss the importance of setting goals for Ramadan and taking time to evaluate our nutrition to see how we can improve for and during Ramadan.
The following topics are discussed in this episode:
- How to set realistic goals for Ramadan.
- How to manage to eat healthy during Ramadan
- How to take time during Ramadan to be with the kids and why it's important.
- How to be an example to your kids during Ramadan and show them what Ramadan is all about.
Zahra Govani is a former teacher. (English and Spanish). Her new passion and interest are in health, fitness and personal development.
To follow her on Instagram: @__healthywealthy__
https://www.instagram.com/__healthywealthy__/
Her website can be found here too:
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
The release date of this episode is the same date as Isra and Miraj in our Islamic calendar. This is a significant night and date into our tradition and faith. It was an honor to have Imam Omar Suleiman share with us how our fitness journey and working for our goals can be related to the journey Prophet Muhammad s.a.w took!
Imam Omar Suleiman is a world-renowned scholar and civil rights, activist. He is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He's also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, faith leaders united for peace and justice. He's also the founder of MUHSEN, a non-profit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly" environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities.
To learn more about Yaqeen Institute, please visit https://yaqeeninstitute.org/.
And to learn more about Muhsen please visit https://muhsen.org/
You can also follow Imam Omar on social media at Omar Suleiman on Facebook and ImamOmarSuleiman on Instagram as well as on Twitter!
Do not forget the Ramadan Prep Challenge starts on April 8th this year! To sign up, visit www.befit4akhirah.com before the doors close down.
Let's get active with a purpose and let's get ready for Ramadan!
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
As we are getting ready for Ramadan, we can feel overwhelmed and stressed out with Ramadan preparations.
This is why it's important to take time to keep our spaces organized as much as possible because it will help us with having a clear mind that will help us stay focused during our acts of worship for Ramadan and for life.
In this episode, Crystal shared with us helpful tips on how to keep our house organized.
I am also happy to announce that the Ramadan Prep challenge has finally been launched and it's ready for people to sign up! It starts on April 8th and ends May 5th. To learn more about the challenge, please visit www.befit4akhirah.com today to see what will come with it and how to sign up.
Let's get active today with a purpose!
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Ramadan is just around the corner, and it's important to start warming up for it just like we take time to warm up before our workouts.
Today's guest is Umm Sakeenah, known as Kate Hepburn, the founder of Healthy Muslimah platform, summit, and is the author of Then and Now book.
In this episode, we talked about:
- Her journey into Islam
- How Ramadan was for her at first when she became Muslim
- The importance of decluttering before Ramadan
- Her new book that just came out, "Then and Now."
And much more!
To stay up to date with Umm Sakeenah, visit her website at www.healthymuslimah.com where she has all her information there.
If you are interested in her book: Then and Now click on this link: https://www.launchgood.com/project/then_and_now_project#!/
This episode is sweet and short, and we hope it brings to you the joy of Ramadan preparations.
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
As a personal trainer, functional fitness specialist, and a fitness professional, I believe it is important to work on our spiritual transformation as much as it is important to focus on our physical and mental transformation.
In this brief episode, I shared my own hijab journey and how I got to wear it. I shared the struggles I had at first and the struggles I went afterward.
I also announced special announcement in the beginning, so make sure to tune in to find out what it is about :)
For the blog post I mentioned, you can read it here: http://www.igotitcovered.org/2011/12/30/perfect-your-5/
Don't forget to visit my website www.befit4akhirah.com to stay up to date with the launch of the challenge! :)
It is Rajab after all, and we are less than 2 months away from Ramadan! So let's get ready to transform ourselves mentally, spiritually, and physically!
Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Ramadan is around the corner, and you may be wondering where to buy new hijab or even a new Eid gift for someone?
Look no further! Today's guest, Sana Mahmood is the CEO and founder of Veiled.Beaut, a hijab company that donates 10% of every purchase for a great cause!
Today's episode, we covered the following topics:
- how Sana started her company
- Inspirational tips for anyone who is looking to start their own business!
- why it is important to shop with a purpose
- our experience with Helping Hand for Relief and Development
And of course, much more!
To stay connected with Sana, please feel free to email her at sana@veiledbeaut.com and check her company's social media at veild.beaut on Instagram and Facebook!
Visit https://veiledbeaut.com/ to shop for new hijab today!
If you are looking for an easy to follow guide to help you be prepared for Ramadan mentally, spiritually, and physically, click on the link below to grab your FREE ebook today!
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