Exercise

Winning the psychological war: How Israelis endure Iran’s war of nerves

Iran’s strategy is psychological; the missiles are meant to do more than damage infrastructure, they are meant make us feel like we are unsafe.

Prayer in a Safed bomb shelter.
A new study found that if you drink milk after a workout – you will strengthen your bones

Want to protect your bones? Drink this beverage right after a workout

Gobest Miller, co-CEO of RSG Group.

RSG’s Gobest Miller says Israel is ready for ‘serious training’ as Gold’s Gym expands

Balloon breathing

Breathing and movement exercises that calm within minutes


WATCH: Palestinian factions hold joint drill on disengagement anniversary

Hamas-affiliated media linked the timing of the exercise to rising tensions surrounding the status of Palestinian prisoners.

 Palestinian terrorists conduct joint exercise in Gaza Strip. September 12, 2023

Woman in her 30s loses 181 kilograms

One woman achieved what seemed impossible, shedding close to half her weight.


Exercise can improve your hair's health, help avoid balding

Some types of exercise can reduce hair loss and promote hair growth - while some physical activities can have the opposite effect and make hair loss worse.

 A man and woman exercise together.

Do you need carbohydrates to increase muscle mass or will protein do the job?

Carbohydrates have become a taboo in the exercise and health communities in recent years, but they are not all bad and are not necessarily responsible for causing obesity.

 Person doing push ups (illustrative)

8 tips to treat knee pain

Knee pain is common across all age groups, affecting 25% of the population. Discover the triggers, and steps to diagnose it and prevent it from a specialist at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.


Most Israelis don't use outdoor exercise equipment for exercise - study

Community fitness parks can provide an environment for promoting physical activity while maintaining a quiet place and accessibility for the general public, but only if they're used at all.

 Israelis exercis at an outdoor gym by the beach on a hot summer day, in Tel Aviv, on July 28, 2020

Weekend sports enthusiast? Your heart may be healthier than most

Limited weekday time for exercise? Don't worry, you're still improving your heart health significantly.

 Exercise can significantly improve your heart health, even if you only do it on the weekend

Could walking extend your lifespan? - study

The risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease decreases significantly with every 500 to 1000 extra steps you walk.

Residents in Jerusalem walk through the city (illustrative).

Buying exercise clothes online can harm women's body image - study

The new studies are the first to use an eye-tracking experiment to explore online clothing shopping for activewear and its psychological outcomes. 

lifting weights at the gym

A few minutes of exercise a day can reduce risk of cancer - study

Physical activity lasting at least 3.6 minutes a day was associated with a 17% to 18% decrease in the risk of getting cancer.

 Illustrative image of a woman exercising.