Cellulite can form on the most noticeable spots, especially in women, such as the buttocks and thighs. It often has a cottage cheese or dimple-like appearance. With a lot of hard work and determination, you can successfully eliminate cellulite; although it may take a long time. Cellulite can be very stubborn; even cellulite removal creams or surgery can't combat it.
Geography
Men and women both develop cellulite but it's more prevalent on women, according to TeensHealth.org. If you're a woman, you may notice cellulite on your thighs and buttocks. If you're a man, you may notice cellulite on your abdomen. Cellulite is nothing more than fat deposits below the skin. Women tend to have fat settle in their thighs and buttocks, and men tend to store fat in the stomach.
Types
Your gender and other factors influence which type of cellulite you develop. If you're a man, your cellulite appears vertically on your abdomen. If you're a woman, your cellulite appears honeycomb shaped, according to the American Council on Exercise. Your age influences the appearance of cellulite as well. The older you are, the thinner your skin becomes, making cellulite more apparent. The amount of body fat you have will also affect the amount of cellulite that you develop.
Exercise
Exercising can help reduce cellulite, according to the American Council on Exercise. The type of exercise you perform influences the amount of time in which you see noticeable results. According to the American Council on Exercise, cardio and strength training yield the best results and those results show up faster than other workout methods. Cardio alone yields results; although not as fast or as good as a combination of strength training with a cardio workout. Diet alone doesn't reduce the appearance of cellulite. In any event, exercise doesn't worsen the appearance of cellulite, regardless of which types of exercises are performed.
Significance
Because cellulite is simply fat deposits below the skin that protrude, cardio exercise alone simply helps you lose fat. When you combine strength training with cardio workouts, your body builds muscle, which helps improve the appearance of fat below the skin. Without weightlifting, the lost fat simply becomes flabby skin with nothing to fill it out.
Considerations
Before beginning a workout regimen, consult your health care provider to ensure that you're physically fit to perform certain exercises such as weightlifting or cardio workouts. Talk to your doctor about an ideal weight for your body type and setting a realistic time frame.
