Fitness

Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibility - opinion

Neglecting the body is not an expression of faith. Exercise, proper rest, and healthy habits are part of the Jewish obligation to protect the life entrusted to us.

THOUSANDS OF RUNNERS take part in the Tel Aviv Night Run, Oct. 2025.
How infrared became the hottest trend in the wellness world?

How infrared became the hottest trend in the wellness world?

Tiv Taam raises NIS 142,000 for combat fitness championship honoring fallen IDF officer.

Tiv Taam raises NIS 142,000 for combat fitness championship honoring fallen IDF officer

The ABI annual cycling event attracts large numbers of riders and helps to get the green, health-inducing message out there.

As Jerusalem expands bike lanes, cyclists push for a more cycle-friendly city


Why do many people start running when they reach the age of 40?

Fitness trainer Omer Rosenberg noticed that when people turn 40, they suddenly get a desire to get in shape or start running. Why does this happen?

  Runners at the Jerusalem Marathon 2022, March 25, 2022.

90-year-old claims to have secret to looking 20 years younger

Proper nutrition and training? It takes more than that.

 Close up macro portrait of an old man with a bucket hat on his head.

How do you choose the right fitness trainers, nutritionists? Experts explain

Today there are many who think that if they lost weight themselves or found a training method that works for them, that it will work for everyone. But that isn't the case.

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What's the best way to stretch when you're working out?

What's the difference between stretching before working out and stretching when you finish?

 Illustrative image of a woman stretching.

Health damage from prolonged sitting? Take a 5-min. stroll every 30 min.

What is the least amount of activity needed to counteract the health impact of a workday filled with sitting?

Israelis walk the streets of Tel Aviv, July 6, 2021.

Eliminate processed foods, embrace whole food plant diet - opinion

What is processed food? Why is the ultra-processed variety so harmful to our health, and what’s keeping us from eating real, whole foods? 

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals

How can you get back into working out after a long time of no exercise?

If you're one of many who swore to get into shape this year, it's possible and not even that scary. Here are some tips that will help you get back to working out.

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Meet the trainer who broke the internet by working out on all fours

Some people stop or change their fitness routines when they experience ongoing pain, but this American trainer developed some interesting movements and methods to regulate his pain.

 Person doing push ups (illustrative)

Gene identified that boosts muscular strength through exercise- study

Researchers have discovered a gene that promotes muscle strength when activated by physical activity, leading to the potential for the development of therapeutic treatments.

 Fitness Class

First indoor dog gym launches in Abu Dhabi

Posh Pet features specially made dog treadmills in a cool room amid this summer's international heatwave.

 Illustrative image of a dog.