Archive for the ‘Alternative Exercise’ Category

Exercise Equipment At Home – Good Investment or Wasteful Spending?

By Team TFLA On December 7, 2011 No Comments

Exercise is an essential part of the weight loss equation and we all know it yet many of us still have trouble finding (or making) time to get enough physical activity to lose weight and keep it off. Purchasing exercise equipment at home is one option if you don’t have access to a 24-hour gym, but is it worth the money?

Exercise+equipment+at+home_elliptical+trainer{That fancy exercise equipment can get the job done…if you’ll use it.}

There are so many factors that go into finding the right home exercise equipment, how do you choose without breaking the bank? Keep reading to find out if you should get exercise equipment at home. Click here to continue reading



How To Lose Weight The Right Way – 6 Easy Steps To Lose Weight

By Team TFLA On December 5, 2011 No Comments

When you make the decision to lose weight and get healthy, one of the most difficult parts can be finding information that helps you do it the right way. What is most important about losing weight the right way is finding easy ways to incorporate a healthier lifestyle into your busy life without overwhelming yourself.

lose+weight+the+right+way_eat+out+less+often{Too much fast food makes it difficult to control portion size and reduce calories.}

To help you make your weight loss healthy and easier, we have compiled 6 easy steps for you to follow. This list is by no means complete, however it will help you learn what you need to do for successful weight loss.

Keep reading to learn how to lose weight the right way! Click here to continue reading



How To Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

By Team TFLA On December 1, 2011 No Comments

Heart disease is known as the silent killer, taking the lives of over 600,000 Americans per year. These statistics are typical throughout the western world, with countries such as the United Kingdom, France and Australia all seeing large increases in the rate of death from the so-called ‘diseases of affluence’: cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, due to the sedentary lifestyles that are led in those countries.

Low+cholesterol+naturally_eat+high+fiber+foods+like+Oatmeal{Spice up your morning oatmeal with berries & nuts for good heart health!}

Heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is caused by the buildup of fatty deposits along the inside walls of your arteries. These fatty deposits restrict the flow of blood through your arteries to your heart, and

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A Workout Schedule For Weight Loss Success!

By Team TFLA On November 30, 2011 No Comments

Exercising is an essential part of fat loss and there is just no way around that. But it can become overwhelming to figure out what type of workout to do and how frequently to do it, especially with so much information available. You know there needs to be strength training as well as cardio exercise, but which takes precedence and which one should be done more frequently?

workout+schedule+for+weight+loss_strength+training+for+weight+loss{Don’t shy away from strength training exercises; they help you tone and burn!}

The key to finding and sticking to a fat loss program is to find the right workout schedule that will produce weight loss success. Keep reading to create a workout schedule for your weight loss! Click here to continue reading



Fast Weight Loss – Tips For When You Need To Lose Weight Fast

By Team TFLA On November 21, 2011 No Comments

You know how you should lose weight; eat less and workout more. However sometimes you need the pounds to come off a little faster than healthy weight loss dictates. The question then becomes, what can you do to lose weight fast without compromising your health?

fast+weight+loss_eliminate+alcohol+for+fast+weight+loss{For fast weight loss, give up alcohol…at least for awhile.}

There are simple things you can do that might help you lose a few extra pounds within just a few weeks. Keep in mind though that these tips are not meant for long term weight loss. But if you need fast weight loss, keep reading for tips to help you lose weight fast! Click here to continue reading



Calories Burned During Exercise & Everyday Activities!

By Team TFLA On November 15, 2011 No Comments

So much about weight loss is about calories. Counting calories you eat and drink, counting calories you burn through exercise and even counting calories burned at rest. Unfortunately if your workout of choice isn’t a treadmill or elliptical machine you have no idea how many calories you’re burning as you sweat it out at the gym.

calories+burned+during+exercise_how+many+calories+are+burned+gardening{Who would’ve thought gardening as a calorie burning activity?}

Wouldn’t it be great if you could at least have an idea of how many calories you burn when you exercise, play a sport or even do basic activities around the house? Keep reading to find out how many calories you burn everyday! Click here to continue reading



Bodyweight Exercises for A Tighter Body – Tone With These Exercises

By Team TFLA On November 11, 2011 1 Comment

Are you sick of hitting the gym for your traditional humdrum weights and cardio workout? Do you dread a workout that no longer challenges your muscles or your mind? If you answered yes to these questions then you may need to add a bodyweight exercise program to your regular workout regimen.

bodyweight+exercises+for+toning_tuck+jump+exercise{The tuck jump will tone lots of muscles and help you work up a sweat!}

Bodyweight exercises are an effective way to infuse life into your exercise programs so you don’t give them up due to boredom. These exercises are also a great way to improve strength and tighten your body so keep reading to find out which bodyweight exercises you should be doing. Click here to continue reading



7 Workout Exercises For Weight Loss – Exercises To Boost Fat Loss

By Team TFLA On November 3, 2011 No Comments

Anyone who’s been on the roller coaster known as weight loss knows that it requires 2 things: a well balanced diet and regular physical activity. Most of us have a handle on one or the other; we eat properly and get very little physical activity or we work out regularly and have a poor diet.

exercises+for+weight+loss_weight+lifting+for+weight+loss{Even small weights can help boost your weight loss.}

The key is to get to a point where these two paths sync up and help you get to the finish line known as successful weight loss. For those of you who eat healthy but don’t get enough exercise or those of you who simply need a few more exercises to add to your workout regimen, keep reading for 7 exercises for weight

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Can Laughter Improve Your Heart Health – Happiness & Weight Loss

By Team TFLA On October 26, 2011 1 Comment

People always say that laughter is the best medicine, but medicine for what exactly? As it turns out laughter is the best medicine to keep your heart and body healthy, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

can+laughter+improve+heart+health_lose+weight+with+laughter{These 2 funny guys laughed themselves thin…with the right diet too, of course!}

It’s not just laughter that makes you healthy but it’s what laughing means that’s so compelling. Keep reading to find out how laughter can improve your health and your finances! Click here to continue reading



6 Weight Loss Exercises You Should Be Doing – 6 Fat Burning Exercises

By Team TFLA On October 15, 2011 1 Comment

Starting a new exercise regimen can be daunting and scary. Becoming physically active after a long period of being sedentary can make exercise difficult, and sometimes demoralizing. Unfortunately exercise is a tried and true way to help you burn calories for weight loss.

weight+loss+exercises+you+should+be+doing_freestyle+swimming{Swimming is a great calorie burner and muscle toner!}

Figuring out what kinds of weight loss exercises you should be doing boils down to 2 factors;

  1. How many calories are you burning, and;
  2. Whether or not you enjoy the exercise.

Keep reading to find out the 6 weight loss exercises that can help you lose weight. Click here to continue reading