The causes and symptoms of dehydration


As the temperature rises it’s crucial to make sure you are drinking enough water There’s a good reason to make sure that you drink enough every day (particularly since so many people don’t) and that is that every single cell and organ in your body needs water to function properly. It can even help to […]
Six benefits to working out at night


Exercising after dark has a ton of perks There’s a lot of buzz around getting up and seizing the day at early hours of the morning. But for those of you who perhaps prefer being up a bit later and working out later in the day (or if cranking out an early morning session simply […]
Get active with your kids this summer


Spending quality time with your kids while boosting your fitness is a great way to build your bond For some parents, scheduling in family time can feel a bit overwhelming on top of work, errands, and getting to the gym only to find weekends packed with must-do activities. Why not find ways to combine time […]
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 […]
Raising your heart rate with the temperature: exercising safely in summer


Just because the weather is seriously starting to sizzle, that doesn’t mean you can’t still exercise safely This is a region where, more often than not, you’re going to exercise in varying degrees of heat. Now that summer is definitely here, midday heat can reach dangerous levels and in those hours working out is simply […]
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 […]
Choosing and maintaining your sportswear


Not all fabrics are created equal, and the right one will depend on your workout and how much you sweat If you’re a regular reader of the Healthy Living Portal (and we certainly hope you are!) you’ll know we’ve touched on choosing the right fabrics for your workouts in a couple of previous articles. Well, […]
Four reasons to give green tea a try


Switch up your morning beverage for this healthier option On the quest to live a healthier lifestyle, you’ve likely gone down the Google rabbit hole searching for the best exercise habits or nutrition plans. We’ve all been there. Amongst the articles and first-hand reviews, countless lists address foods or beverages that we should incorporate into […]
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 […]