Physical activity

Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year

President Trump visited Walter Reed for the third time in 13 months, officially for his yearly checkup, following minor health concerns, MRI scans, and public scrutiny over swelling and a neck rash.

|ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.
In intensive workouts like circuit training or HIIT, the rest time is even shorter and sometimes amounts only to the transition between exercise and exercise

How much time should you rest between sets for those who want to build muscle?

The rest time between sets in a workout is not a marginal detail but a central factor that affects performance, recovery, and progress in accordance with different training goals.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN
Regular pull-up and close-grip pull-up

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.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN
People arrive at their first workout full of motivation – and sometimes also with a desire to “make up” for lost time

Fitness trainer reveals: This is what causes you to stop exercising after a short time

More and more Israelis are returning to training – but falling into the same traps. This is how to avoid mistakes, progress correctly, and maintain a long-term training routine.

|ByYOSSI ZEEVI

Ensuring a healthier society means addressing obesity bias - opinion

Addressing weight stigma requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and society as a whole.

MARCH 4, 2025ByASNAT RAZIEL
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Sleep badly at night? It could make you gain weight - explainer

Should you eat according to the clock, and is weight gain linked to lack of sleep? Here are a few simple recommendations to improve your daily life.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024ByMAYA ROSEMAN
Insomnia, illustration