Sports 4 All Foundation

February is Healthy Heart Month

2012-02-09T11:59:00.001-06:00

We all know that February is reserved for the heart. Well, we want to make sure everyone has a healthy heart, so that you can love for a long time. There are several foods out there to help insure that your heart stays healthy. According to eatingwell.com, here are 3 foods that can help fight heart disease and also keep your brain in tip-top shape! 3 foods to help avoid heart disease, stroke

Meet Mark! Our second spokesperson for 2012.

2012-02-01T11:02:00.000-06:00

Mark Buckner was named one of S4AF's Spokespeople for 2012, along with Jimmy Clark, who was January's MVP. Mark is a Project HEALTH participant and a client of Prospect, Inc. in Lebanon, TN. He has been participating with the Project HEALTH program at SportsCom in Murfreesboro, TN for the past 7 months. He is always enthusiastic and enjoys himself while participating with Project HEALTH. One of

An alternative to the dreaded crunch

2012-01-23T14:23:00.000-06:00

Do you HATE doing crunches to get a flat tummy? Well, many people don't like doing them and they think that it's the only way to get your tummy ready for swimsuit season. Well, we are letting you in on some alternatives to doing the dreaded crunch, and they will get your abs in swimsuit condition. Click the link to see a demonstration of some straight leg raises, and target your abs and your

2012-01-19T11:46:00.004-06:00

Words from a Work Study Employee When I first applied to work at Sports 4 All Foundation, I really had no clue what I was applying for. The official title was "Technical Associate." I thought that would work for me really well; I like to produce videos, like photography, and know how work my way around a computer pretty well. I didn't pay much attention to the "Sports 4 All" part. I thought it

This exercise will help you keep your legs lean & mean!

2012-01-16T11:42:00.001-06:00

Not only do your legs support many of your daily activities, but they are essential to an active, healthy lifestyle. Doing squats will help your legs nice and strong. There are several different types of squats that you can do, and you can even do them while hanging out watching your fave TV show. Here are some pointers from sparkpeople.com, livestrong.com and about.com <!--[if gte mso 9]>

Sweet & Juicy Pineapples

2012-01-12T11:14:00.000-06:00

Who out there loves pineapples? We love them for all of their health benefits, not to mention how juicy and sweet they are. They're an excellent addition to any fruit salad, they taste awesome frozen or you can enjoy them as a dried fruit snack. According to eHow.com these are just some of the health benefits of eating pineapple... <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false

Give yoga a try!

2012-01-09T12:32:00.001-06:00

We want everyone to be active and try new things, which can be scary at first, but if you find something you truly enjoy doing, then you'll want to do it for as long as you can. One thing that can be a little daunting when you first give it a try is yoga. What is yoga you ask? Well yoga is a series of move that can help you relax and help you get in touch with your inner spirit, and bring your

Meet Jimmy! Just 1 of our spokespeople for 2012!

2012-01-05T14:22:00.000-06:00

Making a healthy snack @ Friends Life. It was another great year for Jimmy, and music again figured prominently. Some of the seeds were planted at the end of 2010. Last December his beloved Dolphins swim team had a holiday party, and he sang some Christmas songs. By the end of the night he'd been invited to sing the national anthem at a track and field

Is it ok to exercise with a cold?

2012-01-03T12:33:00.004-06:00

We all know that the last thing you want to do when you're sick is exercise, right? But did you know that it is actually OK to get some exercise in while your under-the-weather, however, the best thing for your body is REST when your sick. Here is some advice from the experts from sparkpeople.com about exercising when you're not feeling so great! Is it okay to exercise when

Exercising on an empty stomach, good or bad idea?

2011-12-28T12:51:00.002-06:00

Raise your hand if you have ever tried to exercise on an empty stomach. If you have, well, you're not alone! There is a misconception that if exercising without "fuel" you'll burn more fat and calories. Turns out that this is actually probably not the best decision. According to the fitness experts at sparkpeople.com, if you do this, then "your body does not have enough adequate fuel to workout

Thank You video

2011-12-26T12:25:00.000-06:00

Thanks Friends Life for all of your support! We hope you had a WONDERFUL Christmas, and we are looking forward to helping you make 2012 your healthiest year, yet!

December's Most Valuable Participant

2011-12-15T11:46:00.000-06:00

The staff at Sports 4 All Foundation is excited to bring you M.V.P Most Valuable Participant Kate Johnson competing in a "crab walk" relay during Project HEALTH. Kate has had an amazing year! I give her and the wonderful staff at Project HEALTH all the credit for what she has been able to accomplish. A year ago she had been taking a medicine

November's Most Valuable Participant

2011-11-03T15:17:00.000-05:00

The staff at Sports 4 All Foundation is excited to bring you M.V.P Most Valuable Participant Sharmane Pearson How we met: Sports 4 All Foundation met Sharmane in 2009 through the health and nutrition program called Project HEALTH (Helping Every American Learn To be Healthy). Sharmane was a member of the Metro Parks Disabilities Recreation Program at Hartman Community

Lime: A Small Fruit with Big Benefits

2011-10-06T14:36:00.000-05:00

So when you think of a lime, what comes to mind? You probably imagine the little green citrus fruit and how sour it is, but have you taken a step back to consider the health benefits of a lime? Historically, the lime was used by sailors to prevent scurvy, which is a deficiency of vitamin C (something our body needs to function properly). Limes came to America with the Spanish explorers in the

Getting Enough Zzzz's

2011-10-03T14:56:00.000-05:00

6:00 A.M. rolls around and that annoying beeping sound starts to blare out of your alarm clock speakers. Your eyes are heavy but your to do list is long and it's time to get ready to face another day. So you get yourself out of bed and wrap your hand around a Starbucks cup and jump in the car. This sounds like a pretty typical morning for most of the American population. In the fast paced society

Biking for Better Health

2011-09-26T15:34:00.000-05:00

Did you know that biking is one of the easiest ways to get exercise? Well, according to the Outdoor Foundation, biking is the second most popular outdoor activity in the United States and the cool thing is that it's free, and you can do it just about anywhere! Along with being a great way to get out and experience the world around us, biking is one of best exercises for our bodies. Here are some

Why "Whole foods?"

2011-09-22T15:17:00.000-05:00

So everyone knows that eating whole foods is better than eating processed foods, but why should you? We don't mean that you have to start buying food from Whole Foods, although, they are a great resource for buying the best of the best, we just mean that you should eat as many non-processed foods as possible. In a feature article written for WebMD, the author, R. Morgan Griffin, explains the

Cranberries, oh so much more than sauce!

2011-09-20T11:41:00.000-05:00

Benefits Come in a Variety of Forms Cranberries contain bacteria-blocking compounds that are believed to be helpful in preventing urinary tract infections, and scientists now think this same function may be useful in blocking the bacteria responsible for ulcers and certain oral bacteria that can lead to gum disease. Current research indicates that approximately 10 ounces of cranberry juice

E, E, E, Eggplant!

2011-09-15T17:13:00.000-05:00

Who likes eggplant? Who knows how to eat eggplant? There are several different ways that you can enjoy that spongy, purple vegetable. You can grill it, broil it or even make stuffed eggplant. Here are some health benefits of eating eggplant according to livestrong.com. <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

You won't be a dumbbell if you do this exercise!

2011-09-12T14:48:00.000-05:00

Chest press is a great workout for your pectoral muscles (chest), your deltoids (shoulder) and your triceps (back of the upper arm). Chest presses can be performed either lying on a bench or on the floor. You can either use dumbbells, a bar and a bench or resistance bands. Below are some pointers chest press pointers from Livestrong.com and about.com <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0

Na, Na, Na, Na, Hey, Hey, Hey...Nectarine

2011-09-08T15:07:00.000-05:00

Have you ever tried a nectarine? Be careful, don't confuse it with a peach. Nectarines and peaches come from the same family, but they are different fruits. Peaches have fuzz and nectarines don't, but that's not the only difference. Here are some nectarine facts from the CDC and Fresh For Kids... Nectarines, like peaches, most likely originated in China more than 2,000 years ago and were

ALWAYS wear you seat belt!

2011-09-06T14:47:00.000-05:00

Our health tip of the week is to ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT! Did you know that over half of fatal accidents could have been prevented if the driver/passengers would have been wearing their seat belts, which is the leading cause of fatalities in automobile accidents. According to Oklahoma State University, here are some more reasons on why you should wear your seat belt. The Human Collision

The Electric Slllliiiiddddeee

2011-09-01T14:34:00.000-05:00

Do you know how to do the Electric Slide? Now there are several different versions of the line-dance, and many of them have the "how-to" instructions in the music (i.e. the correct steps to take and when to take them.) However, according to eHow.com the Electric Slide was created by Ric Silver in 1976. Below are the correct steps to the original Electric Slide... <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal

Pa, Pa, Papaya!

2011-08-29T14:59:00.000-05:00

This week, our food of the week is the papaya. Papayas are SUPER healthy for you. They provide a plethora of vitamins and minerals that are essential to our everyday health. Papayas are high in anti-oxidants and vitamin C, which is an immune system booster, and they are high in vitamin A, which is essential for good eye sight. According to whfoods.com, papaya is one of the world's healthiest

Simon Says...Stay Positive!

2011-08-25T14:08:00.000-05:00

Did you know that staying positive and practicing positive self-talk can help reduce stress and increase over-all health? Well, according the Mayo Clinic, "personality traits like optimism and pessimism can affect may areas of your health and well-being." They suggest practicing these positive thinking skills... Understanding positive thinking and self-talkPositive thinking doesn't mean that you