Five benefits companies see from corporate wellness policies
Healthy employees are happier (and more productive) employees Corporate wellness first came about as a concept in the 90s and trickled down from larger corporations to becoming a major selling point for recruitment drives in the late 2000s. But why? Well, it turns out that aside putting the emphasis on treating staff like valued human […]
Sports for All series part III: Exercises for your best home workout
Taking a few minutes to exercise daily provides a myriad of physical and mental plusses. In this series, we are sharing some easy moves to help you stay active. Previous editions covered Jumping Jacks, Bird Dogs, Tricep Dips, Planks, Mountain Climbers, and more (Check out Part I and Part II here) Many health and wellness professionals […]
Maintaining your marathon endurance
You may not train at the pre-marathon level forever, but you can maintain the stamina you’ll develop If running a marathon was on the cards for you this year or you’re planning to participate in the upcoming Step Together series, chances are you kept up your training. Here are some tips to tweak your training […]
Eight benefits that children get from participating in team sports
Aside from the physical perks of staying active, taking part in team sports will greatly benefit your child mentally and emotionally There is a lot to be said for solo pursuits when it comes to physical exercise but only working out alone can be lonely and your exercise routine could get a bit a stale. […]
Saudi Sports for All Federation sees thousands participate in first Step Together half and full summer marathon
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA)’s inaugural Step Together initiative saw 2,626 people register, with participants walking and running a combined distance of 44,850km over the 10 day event. The SFA’s half and full summer marathon saw nearly 30 para-athletes join the competition, a hallmark achievement for the Federation’s inclusivity benchmark. Step Together was […]
Summer Camp episode 1: Start moving this summer with Coach Saad!
The Summer Camp series for your little one kicks off its first episode with Coach Saad who guides a 20-minute workout to upbeat music that makes you want to move! Pay close attention to his warmup and stretching to avoid any injuries during the workout. His first workout is a sequence of three routines repeated […]
A message from our President to our healthy active community
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The last time I wrote to you, it was to tell you how much you inspired me, the entire SFA team, and people across Saudi, with your ceaseless optimism, positivity, and superior commitment to health, wellness, and physical activity. This time, half way through 2020, I write to you because I […]
The owner of Saudi Arabia’s first dance studio MOVE, Nelly Attar, joins SFA as an official ambassador
The Saudi Sports for All Federation announced the appointment of fitness and dance instructor Nelly Attar as a recent addition to its official Ambassador program No stranger to an active lifestyle, Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) Ambassador Nelly Attar grew up dancing in her room and swimming in her compound pool before joining a […]
Saudi Greens team players highlight UN Sustainable Development Goals through virtual workout series
Ten online trainings were themed with different SDGs Three Saudi Greens team members, Maram Adel Albutairi, Lujain MohammadAli Kashgari, and Roaa Hamza Qattan, performed the only Arabic-language sessions for the Global Goals World Cup Clubhouse (GGWCup). A virtual fitness program aimed at spreading awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through football, the […]
Saudi Sports for All Federation presents Step Together, the first walk-run event in a series
The event is part of a larger SFA series that will incorporate walking and running drives held over the next few months Virtual half and full marathon competitions to be completed over 10 days with both individual and community sports groups leaderboards Step Together is the first outdoor event staged by the SFA since the […]