Breathing and movement exercises that calm within minutes
The sirens and prolonged stay in the safe room activate the body's stress system. Regulated breathing and short movement can reduce anxiety, lower heart rate and restore a sense of control.
Exercise
Strength training ‘most effective, healthiest weight-loss strategy for adults,' study finds
Dr. Maya Rosman: Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?
When the state pays for your gym membership: Why you should learn from Scandinavia
Do you train at the gym? This is how to reduce your workout to 30 effective minutes
How to build a short, smart, and effective workout without compromising results — through correct prioritization, big exercises, and minimal time wasted on things that don’t really move you forward.
From the road to the rocks: The complete guide to transitioning to trail running
Dreaming of trading asphalt for trails? Coach Ilan Frisch explains how to switch to trail running safely, overcome climbs, and choose essential gear — it’s much more than just shoes.
Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors
Numerous studies have found the benefits of physical activity for every organ and part of the body. A new study suggests that the fitness you do does not allow cancer to grow.
Study shows more walking during commutes can improve health, without increasing travel time
The More Walking Project is a population-based wellness initiative that promotes walking by modifying trip planning to incorporate more active transportation.
Biking for good! Ramat Beit Shemesh-based org. dispenses the curative vibe on two wheels
Geerz is a therapeutic, mountain biking program designed primarily to help youngsters faced with any of a range of challenging issues.
How to stay healthy and active as a senior in Jerusalem
Another Jerusalem resident said she enjoys walking along Mesila Park, the popular walking and cycling path built on the old Turkish railway line, passing the First Station.
A huge study: This is the exact age at which physical exercise reduces dementia risk by 45%
A large-scale American study reveals that physical activity in midlife and in old age reduces the risk of dementia by 45% – even among carriers of the gene that increases the risk for Alzheimer’s.
It’s not enough just to move: How much exercise should you do per week to protect your heart
Physical activity saves lives, but now it turns out there’s a “precise dosage” at which it becomes especially effective in preventing heart disease.
Week after week: What happens to the body when you stop working out?
Days, weeks, and months: Here’s how your body changes when you stop exercising—and why it’s not as bad as you think, unless you make common mistakes that do more harm than good.
Don’t do any exercise at all? This is what awaits you at age 50 – or even earlier
It develops slowly and quietly and is not accompanied by pain—until a fracture occurs. Who is at risk for osteoporosis, and why is it so important to start doing this type of exercise right now?
