The Best Cellulite Workouts

Cellulite is a condition most common in the legs and butt areas of the body. This condition can affect anyone but is most common in women, with 80-90% developing some form of cellulite in their lives. Cellulite is caused when pockets of fat push through the connective tissues beneath the skin causing the look of dimples, puckers, or “cottage cheese.”

Genes, gender, body fat, skin thickness, and age, are all factors that contribute to a persons risk of developing cellulite. Unfortunately there is no cure for cellulite, but a balanced diet and well-rounded exercise programs are excellent ways to help prevent and decrease the appearance of cellulite on the body.

Aerobic exercise and strength training are some of the best weapons in the fight against cellulite. Workouts specifically designed to target, tone, and increase the circulation in the butt and thighs are key. Increasing blood flow and circulation in these areas helps remove excess fluids and wastes that are built up, including helping fat trapped beneath the skin move through the blood stream and out of the body.

When beginning a regimen to combat the appearance of cellulite, it is important to remember to be consistent! Here are just a few great workouts to get you started.

Stairs

Running stairs or bleachers is an excellent form of cardio that targets cellulite. Stadium stairs are great for this but any stairs will do. This workout really works the muscles in your glute or butt area.

Spinning

Spinning, or cycling, targets the muscles of the thighs and butt. This exercise is great for cellulite because it alternates between periods of low and high intensity. Anywhere from 45-60 minutes long should be your goal when doing any type of spinning or cycling workout.

Sprints

Sprints are great way to combat the cellulite on the back of the legs. When doing sprints you need to run at least 80 percent of you maximum speed for 10 seconds or more. While running on a treadmill or on a track try to jog and sprint in intervals. Jog for one to three minutes then sprint for at least 30 seconds.

Circuit Training

Circuit training is a type of workout that alternates periods of resistance or strength training with cardio. Since cellulite is most common on the butt and legs, try to target those muscles when doing the resistance portion. Squats, lunges, leg curls, and glute raises are excellent forms of resistance training that target those problem areas. Alternate between sets of these and three to five minutes of cardio.

Yoga

Yoga also helps to reduce cellulite by promoting increased blood flow and circulation. Through a variety of gentle stretching techniques and poses, it help your body deliver optimal levels of oxygenated blood to your organs and muscles as well as assisting in the removal of waste.