Exercise
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
What is the best time of day to exercise?
Itzik Weksler: Fitness trainer shares tips for Jerusalem Winner Marathon
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.
This quick workout may help raise your heart rate and lose belly fat
Losing belly fat is hard, since only aerobic exercise has been shown to help. But celebrity fitness trainer Thomas DeLauer suggests using this short, simple method.
Inactive children suffer the consequences later in life, study finds
Dr. Agbaje suggests, “Engaging in light physical activity for 3-4 hours/day may be an effective way to reduce high cholesterol and avoid heart health issues later in life.”
Fast vs slow walking: Which burns calories faster?
Does how fast you walk impact how you burn calories? Find out the truth here.
Do you want to strengthen your abdominal muscles? Try these three exercises
One of Britain's leading fitness trainers claims sit-ups are ineffective for building muscular abs. He offers some alternatives.
How much does exercise help with depression and anxiety?
A meta-analysis of 97 studies reveals that physical activity can have a greater impact in treating depression and anxiety. Discover the most effective type of exercise.
How many steps should you take each day to reduce premature death? - study
Scientists also discovered that the pace of the walking provides additional health advantages.
Do you want to improve fitness, strength and brain function? Walk this way
Walking backwards offers a whole list of unexpected health benefits, doctors say.
This simple action could help reduce the risk of heart disease
Climbing just 50 steps a day can cut your heart disease risk by 20%.
