During this fasting month of Ramadan, I continue indulging in my walk/jog around the jogging
path at the lake side.  I noticed a considerable reduction in the number of people doing their
morning exercises - about 90% less.  This cessation of physical activity (because of fasting)
is indeed sad - as I believe indulgence in physical exercise should be a regular affair, it can be
less intensive.
Muslim athletes in the London Olympics 2012 faced the dilemma of "fasting" as this will affect
their performance.  One religious cleric (ulama) made the pronouncement that Muslims athletes
can postpone their fast (and pay back later when the marathon is over).  Ah, well!