Exercises for Cellulite Reduction - Useful Tips

• You should aim to lower yourself into the squat position (and lift yourself from it) as slowly as possible. This is what works and strengthens the muscles. Everyone has different fitness levels, so it is best to find what timing works for you, but a good way to start is by lowering for a slow five count ("one miss-iss-ip-pi" equals one count), holding it for 5-8 seconds, and raising for another slow five count. For starters, this could be repeated five times for one set, and perhaps three sets would be a good start. Above all, listen to your body, and do what feels right to you - however, this should include some discomfort, as that is how you know you're working the muscles properly.
  
  
• Proper form is essential in this exercise. Whilst squatting, you should look as though you're sitting on a low stool or something of the sort. In particular, the knees should not go in front of your feet / ankles whilst bending, and your behind should be sticking out. Furthermore, the back needs to remain upright in order to isolate the butt / thigh muscles that will really conceal cellulite as they become stronger - there is a tendency to lean forward when doing this, but that should be avoided as it undermines the purpose of the exercise.
  
  
• A variation of the squat - especially for beginners - is the "chair sit." There are a few ways to do this. One method involves actually standing in front of a chair and slowly lowering oneself as though you were going to sit - the idea is to go as low as possible without touching the chair, and to hold it. This helps you to "get a feel for" what a squat should look and feel like, and the same form as described above should be maintained.
  
  
• Another great version of a "chair sit" involves standing / leaning against a wall with your feet in front of you, and lowering yourself until your body forms a chair / sitting position. Legs should be in a ninety-degree angle and arms should be at your sides, with your back straight up (against the wall) - this is generally a way for athletes to build muscular endurance but it also really targets the areas affected by cellulite. The chair position should ideally be held for as long as one can comfortably hold it (this is a great one to do whilst watching television). A good way to start is by holding it for sixty seconds and doing one set of five reps - this should help you to gauge the right amount of reps / sets and 'holding time' for your fitness level.

• Proper form is also very important for this exercise. The knee should not go past the ankle whilst lunging, and the back should remain straight. To get the full benefits of doing lunges, engaging the abdominals by holding them in and tightening them is a good idea as well (and incidentally, will be beneficial in losing cellulite because it will increase the calories burned in performing this exercise).
  
  
• Like the squatting exercises for cellulite, the lunges should be performed slowly so that the muscles - rather than momentum or gravity - are doing the work.

There are many, many possible exercises for cellulite reduction. The specific exercises for cellulite removal listed above are likely to be especially effective, and do not require an especially high fitness level or any equipment. However, the best way to exercise is to find a regimen that is customized to your goals, interests, and fitness level.

The exercises for cellulite reduction and removal mentioned above will be helpful in improving the skin's condition, increasing circulation to the thighs and butt, and reducing the appearance of cellulite. Of course, exercise aimed at toning and improving musculature will also burn calories, thereby contributing to the long-term removal of cellulite.

Long Term Elimination of Cellulite

Getting rid of cellulite permanently involves losing fat from the body. The easiest and fastest way to burn fat is by engaging in cardiovascular exercise - therefore, it is another important aspect of exercise aimed at cellulite removal.

Weight loss is usually a facet of this, but as people who are at a healthy weight may have cellulite, it is important to combine fat-burning (i.e. cardiovascular) exercise with muscle-building exercise so that the fat deposits can be replaced by muscle tissue.

Health-permitting, the squats and lunges mentioned above are a great way to begin diminishing cellulite - and the other piece, cardio, will help you get rid of it for good.

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