Exercise

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.

 Both fun and life-extending: people are playing matkot on the beach today
 ROZE Pilates studio, planned and designed by Oshri Gonen

Silence, they’re training: 80 square meters of breath and control

 The twins after the experiment

Identical twins tested 20 vs. 40-minute workouts — the results may surprise you

 A cake is actually not part of the diet

Cardiologist reveals: Four simple rules that increase the chances of reaching 100


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.

 The researchers analyzed findings from 133 reviews that included over 258,000 participants

Adults adopt 'tummy time' to combat tech neck

Just 10 minutes a day of 'adult tummy time' can help prevent 'tech neck' and ease aches, says Reid.

 Adults adopt 'tummy time' to combat tech neck.

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?

 Working out on stairs

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.

 You should try this at home

New study reveals doing weights before cardio maximizes fat loss

participants who lifted weights first experienced significantly greater reductions in visceral fat, linked to cardiovascular disease risk.

 New study reveals doing weights before cardio maximizes fat loss.

Harness your circadian rhythm: Timing workouts for maximum benefits

The authors noted, 'These results support the concept that reinforcing daily rhythmic activity can positively impact physiological health.'

 Harness your circadian rhythm: Timing workouts for maximum benefits.

Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Authority conduct drill in Jerusalem Hills

During the drill, service personnel practiced extinguishing large fires, evacuating residents, and rescuing both citizens and emergency service personnel caught by fires.

 A police helicopter during a firefighting drill in the Jerusalem Hills region, June 10, 2025.

New on TikTok: Meditation exercises to relax before sleep

TikTok adds default meditation for teens to help them relax before bed, and donates $2.3M in ad credits to global mental health organizations.

 TikTok. A return to the U.S. market

How past wars influence fitness culture in Israel - opinion

Past wars in Israel have left a profound mark on the country’s fitness culture, turning it into an important tool for coping with security emergencies.

 A man exercising (Illustrative).

Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise immediately impacts the brain by boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.

Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear.

Tens of thousands run in record-breaking Jerusalem Marathon

Among the 1,800 international participants were athletes from dozens of countries, running shoulder-to-shoulder with approximately 15,000 IDF soldiers, reservists, and police officers.

Approximately 40,000 runners took to the streets of the capital on Friday morning for the 14th International Jerusalem ‘Winner’ Marathon – marking a record-breaking turnout and one of the most emotionally charged marathons in the city’s history.