Cellulite is nothing more than trapped fat under the skin. It is easy to spot because it causes an orange peel appearance. Although it is hard to completely eliminate cellulite, you can definitely take strides in reducing it by building muscle and losing fat in your legs. Exercises can be done with free weights and the weight of your body.
Cardiovascular Training
To burn fat, you need to expend calories, and cardio is the way to achieve this. Any form of cardio that you enjoy will do the trick. Running, walking, elliptical training, swimming, rowing and jumping rope are all options. Perform 45 to 60 minutes of cardio, three to four days a week.
Ball Squats
Ball squats work your quadriceps, which are found on the front of your thighs, and hamstrings, which are found on the back of your thighs. You need a stability ball to do these. Pinch the ball to a wall with your mid back, step forward slightly and space your feet shoulder-width apart. Steadily lower yourself down by bending your knees. Once your thighs parallel the floor, stand up and repeat for 10 to 12 repetitions. To increase the resistance, hold a medicine ball against your chest or dumbbells at your sides.
Lunges
Stationary lunges work your quads and hamstrings with your legs in a staggered position. Step forward with your right foot and lower yourself down by bending both knees. Once your right thigh parallels the floor and your left knee is an inch above the floor, stand up and repeat. Once you've done 10 to 12 reps, switch sides. You can hold dumbbells at your sides to add resistance.
Stiff Leg Deadlifts
Stiff leg deadlifts work your hamstrings and lower back, and they are done with a set of dumbbells. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding the dumbbells in front of your thighs with your palms facing you. Keeping your back straight and core tight, bend at the waist and lower the dumbbells toward the floor. Once you feel a strong contraction in your hamstrings, stand up and repeat for 10 to 12 repetitions.
Hamstring Curls
Hamstring curls require a stability ball. Lie on your back with your lower back legs propped up on the ball and your arms at your sides. In a controlled motion, press into the ball to lift your hips in the air and roll the ball toward your body by contracting your hamstrings. Once your heels are by your buttocks, lift your hips slightly higher and hold for a second. Slowly roll the ball back to the starting point and repeat 10 to 12 times. To make this exercise more intense, use one leg at a time.
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