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5 gym mistakes you may be making without realizing it

Even challenging workouts can be undermined by small habits; from warmups and weight selection to rest and recovery, these common mistakes can slow progress, reduce effectiveness and raise injury risk

Di Katz Shachar | 09.05.26

Fitness star Gilad Janklowicz’s family reveals he died by suicide

Two months after the fitness icon’s death, his family publicly reveals for the first time that the coroner ruled it a suicide, saying they are still struggling to understand what led to the tragedy

Ran Boker | 08.25.26

More than weight or heart rate: the fitness metric linked to longevity

VO₂ max has become a key fitness and longevity metric; what does it measure, how is it calculated, why does it matter for health and lifespan, and how can even beginners improve it?

Eitan Gefen | 08.14.26

Hailey Bieber's latest fitness trend: Smart workout or dangerous gimmick?

Trendsetter's gym selfie has brought BFR strap training, which comes from Japan and is based on a well-known rehabilitation method, back to the fore; But is it even suitable for everyone and do its benefits outweigh the drawbacks? This is not clear

Eitan Gefen | 07.16.26

New details deepen mystery over Gilad Janklowicz’s death outside Hawaii tower

His team says the Israeli-born TV workout star was found lifeless at the foot of his 16-story building, as Honolulu police continue investigating

Ran Boker | 06.23.26

Friends remember Gilad Janklowicz: 'He said, "I just want to sleep," and never woke up'

Chaya Halperin, Janklowicz’s longtime colleague, recalls their decades-long friendship, training memories in Japan and Hawaii, and his plans for new fitness programs in Israel and the US, expressing shock at his sudden passing

Alexandra Lukash | 06.10.26

Gilad Janklowicz, legendary Bodies in Motion fitness coach, dies at 71

The Israeli-born fitness coach, who became a symbol of the televised workout era, had recently been in advanced talks with Sport 5 for a filmed comeback in Israel that would showcase the country’s landscapes to American viewers

ynet | 06.09.26

From Pilates to powerlifting: the rise of women in weight training

Women are flocking to weight training, transforming a once male-dominated space; driven by menopause awareness, Ozempic culture and fitness influencers, the trend reflects a broader shift toward strength, resilience and body confidence

Rotem Izak | 06.02.26

'Fitness improves faith': the trainer bringing workouts to the Haredi world

After moving to Israel, Jacob Fein turned a personal transformation into a mission, training religious and ultra-Orthodox men while challenging stigma, building a following online, and promoting fitness as part of a balanced, observant lifestyle

Eitan Gefen | 04.11.26

At 95, Israel’s oldest fitness trainer still works out

Born in Basra, Iraq, Samson Shaul began training in bodybuilding at age 13; he immigrated to Israel at 16 and went on to win the national 'Mr. Israel' bodybuilding title in 1968

Meir Turgeman | 01.29.26

Are you making these 10 gym mistakes? Trainers explain what to fix

From ego lifting and poor technique to skipping rest days and copying fitness influencers, two veteran trainers explain the most common mistakes people make at the gym and how small changes can lead to safer, more effective workouts

Eitan Gefen | 01.10.26

Calisthenics 101: A beginner’s guide to mastering the handstand

You don’t have to be a ninja warrior to master an impressive handstand; with a few simple rules and consistent practice, you can build strength, develop greater muscle control and learn to defy gravity

Eitan Gefen | 12.13.25

Regular workouts but no progress? This common mistake could be the reason

An international study of more than a million adults over a decade found exercise still saves lives, but its benefits drop by nearly half in areas with heavy air pollution; what happens to the body on high-pollution days, and how can people keep training safely?

ynet | 12.04.25

Fitness trainer dies in extreme weight gain challenge, consuming 10,000 calories a day

Dmitry Nuyanzin, a 30-year-old from Russia, gained 13 kilograms in a month to promote his fitness program by gaining then losing it all; he died in his sleep this week, reportedly from cardiac arrest after a severe metabolic overload

Eitan Gefen | 12.02.25

Health alert: Toxic metals found in popular protein supplements exceed safe limits

New tests show several US protein powders and shakes contain lead and heavy metals — some 15 times above safe limits; two major brands were deemed unsafe; Dr. Meir Preis warns lead accumulates in the body and causes long-term damage

Tzur Gueta | 10.16.25