Best Exercises for Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite

What Are the Best Exercises for Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite?

R. Bourne, Ph.D.
Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite is in the mind of many women (and some men) all over the world. You may have a lot of info on the net about cellulite, its causes, and ways to take rid of. You can also spend a lot of money trying to eliminate it. But the truth is that there are simple and doable exercises for Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite.

No matter how you define it, cellulite is basically fat deposited in your body that should be eliminated. You could use one of the myriad of beauty products you can find out there for cellulite treatment but some of them just do not work or they are simple temporal solution. Exercise is the key to eliminate cellulite. But what are the Best Exercises for Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite?

Running, Yes, Running is the best exercise for cellulite reduction. Any cardio work-out would do the trick since you need to eliminate those fat deposits called cellulite. You can spend a lot of money in gym memberships or buying cardio equipment. If you want a simple and cheap solution then running is what you need.

Since some people just can not start out running then what I recommend is start walking. Walking is the second best exercise for fat removal in your body. It is not as demanding as running and results may take longer to start showing off. But if you start walking then you will be able to run later when you feel stronger.

In addition to running you need to do some extra exercise to build muscle. No, I am not talking going Schwarzenegger here but just working out and add some to those big muscle groups. The simplest way to do this is doing lunges, squats, jumping squats, push ups, and some abdominals. You can find many webs out there with specific instructions on how to do them properly. You could some weight lifting too, but very simple. Just pick up some weights (3 pounds) in each hand and lift them.

It may seem simple but it is. Cellulite is fat deposits and they need to be removed. Running (or walking) is the best exercise for cellulite reduction. Also, building muscles will help to eliminate cellulite. Simple aerobic exercises such as lunges, squats, and push ups will do the trick. Some light weight lifting is helpful too. Here you have it: best exercises for reducing the appearance of cellulite. And also, do not forget: drink a lot of water and eat sensible low-fat meals.

Sources:

Personal and professional experience

Howard Murad. 2006. The Cellulite Solution: A Doctor's Program for Losing Lumps, Bumps, Dimples, and Stretch Marks. St. Martin's Press, ISBN 9780312334628

Published by R. Bourne, Ph.D.

Ph.D. Food and Nutrition. MBA. R. Bourne writes mainly about Health and Wellness, Alternative Medicine and Healing, Nutrition, Dieting and Food Science and Technology. He has been writing online content...  View profile

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  • Danielle Gambino10/8/2010

    Ah great ideas. thank you.

  • Rae Lynne Morvay9/14/2010

    Running is great exercise.

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