Nowadays, we are surrounded by an alarming number of “tried and
tested” solutions that claim to permanently get rid of cellulite.
Hundreds of pricey creams and procedures that cost thousands of dollars
seem to be the most popular choices among women these days, but we are
getting further and further away from the essence of the problem. In
order to be able to successfully treat a condition, you must work from
the cause and then towards the effects. So let’s take it from the
beginning; after figuring out what cellulite is,
you will also understand what the causes are. Above all, lack of
exercise is at the top of the list. We’re sorry to inform you, ladies,
but without working out you will never be able to get rid of cellulite
for good. The good part is that there are quite a few exercises you can
carry out to battle cellulite in the comfort of your own home or in the
neighborhood. They key to success in our situation is patience,
perseverance and determination. If you can master these three elements,
then exercising to combat cottage cheese thighs, buttocks or back of
legs will become a pleasure. Before we get started, please take note
that you must also maintain a healthy diet in order for all of your leg,
thigh and bum exercises to show the best results. Now see these 10
exercises to get rid of cellulite and work it, girl!
1. Clockwise Lunges
If you are at least a bit familiar with the world of exercising, you
probably know that lunges are very effective. When it comes to busting
cellulite like there’s no tomorrow, one of the greatest lunges you can
perform is the “clockwise”, “around-the-clock” or “clockwork” lunges.
This exercise is performed standing up, with your feet slightly spread
apart and your hands rested on your hips. Begin with your left foot and
step out with a lunge and lower your body down until your left leg is at
a ninety degree angle and your right knee is close to the ground.
Resume the initial position and repeat with the opposite leg for about
15 times.
2. Swimming
Even though you cannot do this in your house or directly around it,
swimming is honestly one of the most fantastic exercises to get rid of
cellulite and really does wonders. In addition to this, it contributes
to a healthy lifestyle and allows you to combine “business” (your
objective of losing weight or battling cellulite) with pleasure. You do
not have to be a professional swimmer to make this possible; just make
sure that you are performing swimming strokes correctly and feeling the
pressure on the groups of muscles you are working on. For fast cellulite
removal, focus specifically on your legs, thighs or problem area. Push
through the water and your own limits!
3. Brazilian Lunges
Clockwise lunges are not the only forms of lunges that act as
exercises to get rid of cellulite. Brazilian lunges are also a popular
option that gets your heart pumping and that cellulite disappearing. How
do you carry out Brazilian lunges? Begin by standing up with your left
foot roughly three feet in front of the opposite foot. Your right foot
should rest on a bench or a chair. Afterwards, you bend your knees and
lower down, with your left one at a ninety degree angle and your right
one close to the floor (like in the clockwise lunges). Slowly rise to
the top without moving your feet from their positions. Repeat 15 times
for every leg.
4. Cycling
Another excellent outdoor activity that serves as one of the best
exercises to get rid of cellulite is cycling. In addition to being very
efficient, cycling is also very fun to carry out and allows you to
breath in fresh air while working those leg muscles. If you are not a
hard core cycler, you can begin with easy routes around the neighborhood
and slowly progress into longer and more challenging ones. We recommend
that you set daily or weekly goals with time or distance objectives
that you want to reach. After achieving one of them, gradually make it
more challenging and enjoy the personal satisfaction or reaching your
goals.
5. Walking / Jogging / Running
Cardio is at the top of the list when it comes to exercises to get
rid of cellulite. This form of working out is wonderful because it does
not require any specialized equipment and it can be performed either in
the great outdoors or inside, on a treadmill. We suggest getting out of
the house for walking, jogging or running, because being outside will do
you a world of good on its own. Just like in the case of cycling,
beginners should start small and work their way up from there. You can
begin with a brisk walk every day after work or school and slowly but
surely transform it into jogging and, ultimately, running. Some of the
best times to perform these exercises is early in the morning or in the
evening.
6. Burpees
Burpees are exceptional because they combine a few types of exercises
for amazing results: squats, push-ups and jumps. You begin the exercise
by standing with your back straight and your feet at a normal stance.
You lower your body into a squat until your palms touch the floor and
you are slightly leaning forward. After that, kick your feet back and
assume the starting position of a push-up. After lowering your body to
the ground into a correct push-up (no cheating), you return to the squat
position. You end the exercise by standing up and jumping, with your
hands stretched above your head. Repeat as much as you can and don’t be
afraid to push yourself a little bit out of your comfort zone.
7. Jump-roping
Remember when we were children and we used to have loads of fun
jumping rope in the schoolyard with our friends during recess? Well
jump-roping is not only an activity for children. In fact, it is so
effective that it has proven to be one of the most reliable exercises to
get rid of cellulite. The exceptional part about jump-roping is that
you are working numerous groups of muscles in both your upper and inner
body. If you find yourself easily distracted or bored or if you just do
not want to repeat the same movement over and over again, you can
consider looking into a jump rope workout with alternating exercises
that focus upon a specific muscle area at a time. It’s probably hard to
believe at first, but after ten to fifteen minutes of intense
jump-roping, you will be sweating and eliminating all of those nasty
toxins that contribute to cellulite production.
8. Squats with Heel Raises
This type of exercise is actually a bit inspired from ballet. The
starting position for squats with heel raises is similar to that of the
Brazilian Lunge (hands on your hips, about a three feet distance between
your feet), but make sure that you point your toes outwards. Then you
slowly lower your body into a
plie right to the moment when
your thighs become parallel to the ground. After that, push your body
back up to the initial position. Do this exercise for fifteen times and
then add a right heel raise while lowering down and repeat for another
fifteen reps. Change with your left heel for another fifteen and feel
your body in action more than ever!
9. Thigh Chairs
Another simple yet great exercise for saying sayonara to cellulite is
the thigh chair. Stand close to a wall with your back straight and your
legs roughly ten inches in front of the wall. Spread your legs until
they are approximately at a shoulder distance from one another and press
your back against the wall. Slowly slide your back down the wall until
you reach about a ninety degree angle (or as close as you can handle at
the beginning), as if you were sitting on an invisible chair. You might
need to press your palms against the wall in order to hold the position,
and do so for around thirty seconds to two minutes, depending on your
possibilities. If you find it difficult at first, start with thirty
seconds for each thigh chair and add ten to fifteen seconds for each rep
until you reach 120 seconds.
10. Pony Kicks
Our final and one of our most favorite exercises is the pony kick.
Get down on the ground on all fours, with your forearms pressed against
the floor and your shins and knees as much as you can. Allow your back
and neck to rest in a comfortable position, while your body leans toward
the front a little. Gradually raise your right thigh until you reach an
approximate forty-five degree angle, while keeping your heel up and
your knee bent. Hold that for roughly 5 seconds and then slowly lower
your leg to the initial position. Repeat for about five times for one
leg and then switch to the other.
