Exercises & Cures For Cellulite

Cellulite occurs when fat deposits underneath the skin bulge through the skin's surface. According to the Mayo Clinic website, these bulges from the fat deposits happen when fibrous connective cords attaching your skin to the underlying muscle become tethered, allowing the underlying fat to move upward. Cellulite is noticeable by its dimpling appearance, especially on your thighs, hips and buttocks.

Lasers

One treatment showing promising results in the treatment of cellulite is laser therapy, according to the Mayo Clinic website. Used in conjunction with deep-tissue massage, laser therapy boasts noticeable improvement in cellulite after several biweekly sessions. Although not a permanent solution, results of laser cellulite treatments can last up to six months.

Exercise

Although there are no specific exercises for cellulite, the trick to ridding your legs of this dimpling problem lies in tone. If your legs are well-defined with good muscle mass, then your cellulite is more likely to fade and smooth. According to Good Housekeeping, squats and lunges three times a week are beneficial for toning your thighs and hips to aid in the reduction of cellulite. Other exercise options include walking, jogging and stair-climbing exercises. Target your thighs, hips and buttocks in your daily workout routines.

Diet

Although the idea of a diet might strike fear into your heart, dieting for cellulite might just be worth it. According to "The Cellulite Cure" by Lionel Bissoon, organic fruits and vegetables are higher in antioxidants, which can remove toxins and fight free radicals in your body, especially contributing to healthy skin. Bissoon points out that these organic foods also contain phytoestrogens needed to keep skin youthful and elastic as well as support muscles -- and the connective cords that let cellulite through.

Massage

Bissoon and the Mayo Clinic site agree that massage can help in the treatment of cellulite. Apparently, the massage movement on the surface of the skin increases blood flow, which pushes toxins out and allows fatty deposits to spread, eventually settling into their normal position before the connective cord damage occurred. However, massage is only a temporary fix; cellulite will return after a few months, so put your masseuse on speed dial for regular treatments.