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.
Exercise
Don’t do any exercise at all? This is what awaits you at age 50 – or even earlier
Harvard researchers surprise: This is the number of steps that reduces the risk of death by 40%
10,000 steps a day? unnecessary. The method everyone is switching to that’s 10 times more effective
Eating healthy and exercising – and still gaining weight? This is the reason
Weight gain after workouts and healthy eating doesn’t necessarily mean failure. It often comes from building muscle mass or temporary changes like fluid retention.
This is the activity that burns the most body fat
You probably think that to burn fat you need to raise your heart rate and do high-intensity exercise. But the truth is, that’s not really the case. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Japanese trick that reduces weight and blood pressure
Japanese studies show that walking in 3-minute intervals brings more impressive results than regular walking or the common goal of 10,000 daily steps.
This is the sport that adds the most years to your life—and it's completely Israeli
A major Danish study shows that racquet sports like tennis, badminton, and even matkot reduce mortality by 47% and extend life more than any other physical activity.
3 types of activities that strengthen the brain more than any other sport
A large-scale study involving over 258,000 participants reveals that three specific types of physical activity improve memory, attention, and cognitive function more than any other form of exercise.
4×4: The Norwegian fitness trend that promises a heart 20 years younger
This simple trend developed in Norway promises to dramatically improve fitness and heart health through three short workouts a week – but can we really trust the bold promises?
Experts reveal: 4 simple exercises for the shelter – that will restore your sense of control
What happens to the body when it remains in emergency mode for weeks on end, and how four simple exercises can save our soul from emotional paralysis during war.
A sports physical therapist’s guide to conquering the Jerusalem Marathon
Here are some tips I’ve learned over two and a half decades of distance running and injury prevention that can help in the Jerusalem Marathon.
Israelis struggle with weight gain in the shadow of war
During the Israel-Hamas War, many Israelis find themselves struggling with weight gain, their worries over the scale not as much of a priority as their worries about family.
What is the best time of day to exercise?
If you plan to exercise during the day, certain times may have certain advantages, specifically during the morning.
