When someone mentions cellulite, people often think of the hips, butt and thighs. But abdomen cellulite can be a big problem for people as well. Even if your tummy is flat, having dimpled, wrinkly skin can make you feel unattractive. With the right combination of diet and exercise, you can reduce abdomen cellulite and get the smooth, firm stomach you’ve always wanted.
Running
Running is an effective way to lose abdomen cellulite, shed pounds and tone the abs. Since cellulite is the result of fatty deposits under the skin, the more weight you lose, the more you will reduce the appearance of cellulite. Running will strengthen and tone your abdomen, giving you a smoother, firmer appearance. Try a running workout three days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes. Add sprints or hills to your workout to increase intensity and the muscle-building and fat-burning potential of your run.
Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches are ranked as the most effective abdominal exercise in a study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) conducted by the Biometrics Lab at San Diego State University. Building your abdominal muscles will reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Lie on the floor with your feet flat on the ground and your hands behind your head. Next, bring your knees into your chest. While twisting your torso to the right, kick out your left leg. Bring your leg back in and twist your torso to the left and kick out your right leg. Complete 15 to 20 reps on each leg for two to three sets.
Captain's Chair
Captain’s chair is the second most effective abdominal workout in the San Diego State University study. Captain's chair works your entire core, making it a good way to rid the abdomen of cellulite.
Step on the rack and place your back on the back rest and your arms on the arm rests and grab the hand grips. Next, raise your knees up and down. Keep your knees to together when lifting and don’t swing your legs wildly about; make it a smooth up and down motion. Complete 10 to 15 reps for two to three sets.
Exercise Ball Crunch
The exercise ball crunch is the third most effective abdominal exercise as determined by the ACE-sponsored abdominal exercise study, and while it tones your core muscles, it also is a good workout to lose belly fat.
Sit on an exercise ball and walk your feet out until the ball is positioned on your lower back. Place your hands behind your head and crunch your body up by lifting your shoulders and torso off the ball. Return to the starting position. Repeat for 15 to 20 reps for two to three sets.
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