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

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


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.

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.

 Sports physical therapist Shlomo Hammer is seen participating in the Jerusalem Marathon for the 19th time.

What we can learn from Blue Zones: A simple, affordable path to a healthier life - opinion

Sure, going to the gym is beneficial. But it seems that it is the most basic, inexpensive and simple habit that brings good health.

 SENIORS TAKE part in an exercise session at a beach in Barcelona.

'Full of energy, happy, upbeat': A lifestyle medicine success story - opinion

This treatment and prevention does have side effects. But unlike the side effects of drugs, these side effects are having great health, a great life, happiness and, with God’s help, a longer life.

Joggers hit the pavement in Jerusalem's Sacher Park

Typical diets fail because they emphasize the 'don'ts,' so try to focus on the positives - opinion

Focusing on the positive aspects of eating, exercise, sleep, and social behaviors will “add hours to your days, days to your years, and years to your lives.”


Adding five extra minutes of exercise daily can lower blood pressure, study finds

Even everyday activities like climbing stairs or cycling can benefit healthy blood pressure, researchers say.

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FC 25: Back on the field with new exercises

The annual football simulation from EA SPORTS shows minor but significant improvements with a more dynamic system for player movements and more depth in the training plan.

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The truth about exercise: Finding the right balance for optimal health - opinion

Exercise and activity are essential components toward achieving good health. It is one of the six aspects of lifestyle medicine and can extend your life and help prevent disease.

lifting weights at the gym

'This will unlock the full potential of the brain' memory researcher claims

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

 An illustrative image of a brain.

IDF conducts exercises to prepare for combat deep in Lebanon 

The military exercise included a simulation of combat in the North, the rapid deployment of forces in the area, and troops’ preparedness for the attack. 

 IDF conducts exercises simulating fighting deep in Lebanon. May 27, 2024.