Cellulite creams aren't effective at removing those dimples from your thighs, but exercise may help. Cellulite occurs when fat presses against the cords that connect your muscles to your skin. Toning your muscles and eliminating some fat from your body may help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Do a 30-minute daily cardio routine of jogging or biking, then combine them with cellulite-busting strength training exercises. Talk to your doctor before starting a new workout routine.
Backward Lunge With Weights
Hold one 5-lb. hand weight in each hand. Stand up straight with your feet at about the width of your hips and your arms straight down so the weights are next to your thighs. Keep your back straight as you take one step behind you, then bend your knees into a lunge. Both knees should make a 90-degree angle. Hold the position for one deep breath, then return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 15 times, then switch to the opposite leg.
Hand Weight Dead Lift
Stand up straight with one 5-lb. hand weight in each hand and your feet at the width of your hips. Relax your knees and allow your arms to hang down so the weights and the palms of your hands are against your thighs. Tense your abdominal muscles, then bend over at the waist until you feel a stretch in the back of your legs. Tense your butt as you return to standing. Repeat.
Calf Raises
Stand on the bottom step on a staircase. Carefully step backwards so your heels are hanging off the end of the step. Stand on your toes and hold the position for one breath, then lower your heels down so they are hanging down below the edge of the step you're standing on. Repeat 10 times to tone the calves and reduce cellulite in the legs.
Four-Count Crunch
Tone cellulite in your stomach with the four-count crunch. Lie down on your back with your knees bent and your feet up in the air so the soles of your feet are pointing to the wall in front of you. Your knees should be at 90-degree angles. Bend your elbows and place your fingers behind your head, but do not interlock them. Tense your abdominal muscles as you lift your neck, head and shoulders off the ground for one count. Hold this position, then curl your lower body up off the ground as you lift your butt and hips off of the floor for one count. Lower your upper body back down to the ground for one count, then bring your lower body back to the ground for one count. Repeat.
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