Cellulite is caused by deposits of fat that clump together under the skin, giving it the dreaded "cottage cheese" appearance. Cellulite can be the result of genetics, hormonal factors and a bad lifestyle. When you want to reduce cellulite, you need to work the muscles directly under the skin where the cellulite is found. This can create larger and more toned muscles, and can also make the skin more taut.
Step 1
Do aerobic activity. This can help reduce weight all over the whole body. Perform aerobic exercise 45 to 60 minutes, 3 days a week. Do exercises that target the arms and legs at the same time to get better results, such as elliptical training, swimming, rowing and jumping rope.
Step 2
Do side leg lifts. Lie on your left side with your knees and hips bent 90 degrees. Extend your right leg straight out, and lift it up in the air 2 to 3 feet. Lower it back down. Repeat for 10 to 12 reps, then switch sides.
Step 3
Do a tap-and-go exercise. Come to all fours and extend one arm out straight in front of you and the opposite leg out straight behind you. Slowly lower your arm and leg at the same time. Lightly tap the floor with your toe, then extend your leg up in the air by contracting your glutes and hamstrings. Do 10 to 12 reps and switch sides.
Step 4
Work your inner thighs. Straddle a Swiss ball right at its widest point. Slightly bend your knees and proceed to squeeze the ball with all your might. Release, pause for about 30 seconds and squeeze again. Hold the squeezes for 20 to 30 seconds and do 4 to 6 squeezes total.
Step 5
Lunge across the room. Lunges work the hips, glutes, thighs and calves all at once. To do them, take a big step forward, bend both knees and lower your body. Stop when your front knee is 90 degrees and your back knee is about 2 inches off the ground. Lift the back foot up, take a big step forward and follow the same pattern. Take 10 to 12 steps across the room, rest for 45 seconds, then walk back.
Tips and Warnings
- If you need more resistance when doing the tap-and-go exercise, hold onto a light dumbell in your hand and wear an ankle weight on your leg. When doing lunges, make sure that your front knee does not go past your ankle.
Things You'll Need
- Jump rope
- Swiss ball
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