Exercise

The simple truth about physical activity that is easy to adopt

150 to 300 minutes of activity a week are recommended for adults. Physical therapist Limor Iluz explains how you should incorporate sports walking into your routine.

Physical activity can enter through the small things of the day.
Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026.

Live grenade round fired at IDF troops in friendly-fire incident during training exercise

IDF soldiers operating as part of Operation Dawn 2.0, published on September 7, 2026.

IDF begins surprise exercise testing troops' readiness in West Bank ahead of High Holy Days

Physical Fitness.

Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age


A great feeling: Helping others feel good - opinion

Take your health into your own hands and feel good. Help someone else and feel good.

Residents in Jerusalem walk through the city (illustrative).

This is the activity that burns the most body fat

You probably think that to burn fat you need to raise your heart rate and do high-intensity exercise. But the truth is, that’s not really the case. Here’s everything you need to know.

Man eating after a workout

Preparing 'all theaters of war': Surprise IDF exercise tests readiness for large-scale attacks

The operation is meant to test the IDF's reactionary capabilities and readiness for any possible large attacks.

IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

The Japanese trick that reduces weight and blood pressure

Japanese studies show that walking in 3-minute intervals brings more impressive results than regular walking or the common goal of 10,000 daily steps.

The Japanese walking trick

New study reveals: The physical activities that help with sleep problems

Many suffer from insomnia, but a new study finds three types of exercise that can improve sleep quality and duration.

A woman sleeping with her shoes on

Russia sends message to Iran as joint naval drill launched in Caspian Sea

Russia sought to do this naval drill primarily to show it is still interested in joint cooperation with Iran.

Members of the Russian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.

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

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

The ROZE Pilates studio in Or Akiva, designed by interior designer Oshri Gonen, is a precisely designed space that allows practitioners to enter a world of control, breath, and contemporary elegance.

 ROZE Pilates studio, planned and designed by Oshri Gonen

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

They ate the same food, did the same exercises, and monitored every change in their bodies – but one trained twice as long as the other.

 The twins after the experiment

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

If you happen to want to live to a ripe old age, here are some important tips that can help you reach the finish line in good health. So what's on the list?

 A cake is actually not part of the diet