For five months, Israel has been in a state of combat that puts each of us in a state of stress and anxiety, whether it is in relationships, parenting, studies or work.
From the results of a representative national survey, conducted this week by the Roshink Institute for the Port of Tel Aviv, among 502 respondents aged 18-64, it was found that since the outbreak of the Iron Swords War, most Israelis have gained weight
. More than half of the participants in the sample (56%) stated that they had gained weight since the beginning of the war and 35% stated that they had not gained weight.
Did the residents of the north or the south gain more weight compared to the other regions of the country? When looking at the weight gain data for the 5 kg category and gaining weight, those who are in the first places are the residents of the south (15%) and the north (14%).
International Yoga Day at Tel Aviv Port June 21, 2018/Reuven Castro
Of those who stated that they gained weight, 26% stated that they gained up to 2 kg since October 7, 24% stated that they gained between 2-5 kg, 7% gained between 5-7 kg and 5% gained more than 7 kg "C in their weight during the course of combat.
By the way, the age group in which the biggest jump in weight was recorded is 41-50 (73% of the sample).
When looking at the weight gain between the sexes, it appears that among the women, 62% answered that they had gained weight since October 7, compared to 49% of the men.
Another question asked in the survey is what activity would you do today in order to lose weight?
About a quarter of the respondents answered that they intend to exercise for free outdoors, 28% of the respondents intend to increase their training in a gym or in an aerobics studio, 15% will start exercising at home and 12% answered that they intend to sign up for some kind of sports club, while 10% will not take any action to download in weight
The survey was conducted for the Port of Tel Aviv on the occasion of the launch of fitness and Latin dance workshops and lounges for the general public at no cost
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