Exercise
At home or in the gym: The 5 most effective exercises for strengthening back muscles
Back muscles are essential for posture, movement and injury prevention. A combination of varied pulling exercises will help strengthen them and improve daily function and training performance.
The method that will help you burn fat exactly where you want
Once and for all: Which burns more calories – walking or running?
Fitness trainer reveals: This is what causes you to stop exercising after a short time
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.
Follow these 10 steps to improve sleep quality and overcome insomnia
The proven ways to overcome insomnia and ensure a healthy sleep routine for better health and well-being. Follow these ten commandments for a restful night's sleep.
Just finished exercise? Eat some peanut butter, expert says
Here's everything you need to know about peanut butter and its benefits.
Study finds working out while wearing makeup can negatively impact your skin
How does wearing makeup affect skin during exercise? It’s best to avoid using cosmetic foundation as you work out and sweat.
Itzik Weksler: Fitness trainer shares tips for Jerusalem Winner Marathon
Jerusalemite of the week: Fitness trainer Itzik Weksler was wounded fighting Hamas in Gaza, but will still run part of the Jerusalem Marathon. He shares his story and tips for runners.
High step counts can help women avoid complications in childbirth, Israeli study reveals
The study showed that women who walked more than 3,000 steps a day needed an epidural less than women who walked less during their pregnancies.
Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman: Raising money, heart rates at the Jerusalem Marathon
Jerusalemite of the Week: While many people run as exercise to raise their heart rate, the Shmidmans also run to raise money for charity.
The top 10 fitness trends for 2024
The ACSM publishes annual fitness trends, including advanced trackers and community programs, to promote physical activity. Here are their 2024 trend predictions.
The advantage of running in winter: Burning more calories
It takes determination to go training outdoors in the freezing cold, but what if we told you that, specifically in winter, any aerobic activity you do will burn more calories? Experts explain.
IDF practices scenario of Palestinian being kidnapped by a Jewish settler
In the exercise, which took place in the presence of Yehuda Fox, the commander of the Central Command, fighters portrayed settlers kidnapping a Palestinian child.
