Physical activity

The sport that manages to get even workout haters addicted to physical activity

It combines physical exercise with a social experience and attracts millions of players around the world, as well as in Israel. This is how padel became one of the fastest-growing sports today.

The Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center’s padel coaching team.
Physical activity can enter through the small things of the day.

The simple truth about physical activity that is easy to adopt

For us, these are the holidays. For the body, it is a change in schedule.

Before the next holiday meal, you should know what happens to your body

Knees (Illustrative).

What can we learn about life by looking at our knees? - opinion


Breathing and movement exercises that calm within minutes

The sirens and prolonged stay in the safe room activate the body's stress system. Regulated breathing and short movement can reduce anxiety, lower heart rate and restore a sense of control.

Balloon breathing

Dr. Maya Rosman: Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?

Anyone over the age of 40 knows the phenomenon. Despite maintaining a healthy diet and even regular workouts – the weight does not go down. How do you beat it?

Why do we burn fewer calories with age and what can be done?

When the state pays for your gym membership: Why you should learn from Scandinavia

Europe proves that when a state treats physical activity as public infrastructure – citizens persist, health improves, and the economy? It only benefits.

The model is based on one rule: Those who show up at least once a week pay nothing. Those who miss a whole week pay a penalty of 10–20 euros

Dietitian explains: This is the fruit most worth eating before a workout

Properly fueling the body before a workout is critical not only for results, but also for your enjoyment of the sport. So what should you put in your mouth half an hour before training?

A man preparing a smoothie before a workout

Do you train at the gym? This is how to reduce your workout to 30 effective minutes

How to build a short, smart, and effective workout without compromising results — through correct prioritization, big exercises, and minimal time wasted on things that don’t really move you forward.

Build a short, smart, and effective workout without compromising results

6 mistakes: What really burns fat – and what just looks good on TikTok?

Sit-ups don’t burn fat, and cardio doesn’t destroy muscle – this is how common myths confuse trainees and cause them to invest a lot and progress far too little.

Sit-ups do not reduce belly fat

From the road to the rocks: The complete guide to transitioning to trail running

Dreaming of trading asphalt for trails? Coach Ilan Frisch explains how to switch to trail running safely, overcome climbs, and choose essential gear — it’s much more than just shoes.

Trail running

Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors

Numerous studies have found the benefits of physical activity for every organ and part of the body. A new study suggests that the fitness you do does not allow cancer to grow.

A woman lifting a weight

It’s not enough just to move: How much exercise should you do per week to protect your heart

Physical activity saves lives, but now it turns out there’s a “precise dosage” at which it becomes especially effective in preventing heart disease.

A man doing push-ups

Week after week: What happens to the body when you stop working out?

Days, weeks, and months: Here’s how your body changes when you stop exercising—and why it’s not as bad as you think, unless you make common mistakes that do more harm than good.

A man lifting weights