When it comes to cellulite, you need to think more in the way of reduction instead of elimination. Unfortunately, nothing will completely eliminate cellulite -- but exercise is one way to help make it less obvious. Your legs, butt and abdomen are cellulite-prone areas. Along with burning fat throughout your body, you'll tone these specific areas to help hide your cellulite.
Running
Running is a high-impact form of cardiovascular exercise. It activates your entire lower body and it burns a high amount of calories. To make it worth your while, make sure to run long enough. You can achieve weight loss results with 60 to 90 minutes of activity performed five days a week, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Feel free to run two or three times a day to accumulate your time if it better fits your schedule.
Squats
Squats work the thighs and glutes, and they can help improve muscle definition as you lose weight. Muscle is also metabolically active tissue that increases the amount of calories you burn while at rest. To do squats, stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. You have the option of holding dumbbells at your sides or a medicine ball close to your chest to increase resistance. Keeping your core tight and back straight, lower yourself by bending your knees. Stop once your thighs are parallel to the floor, then rise back up and repeat 10 to 12 times. To place more emphasis on your butt and inner thighs, space your feet wide apart and turn your toes outward -- these are called plie squats.
Split Leg Squat
A split squat works the same muscles as regular squats, but they are performed one leg at a time. You will need a weight bench to do these. Stand with the bench to your back, carefully lift your right leg behind your body and place the top of your foot on the bench. While maintaining a straight back and tight abs, lower yourself by bending your left knee. Once your thigh parallels the floor, stand back up. Repeat for 10 to 12 reps and switch legs. Hold dumbbells at your sides to increase resistance.
Cable Kickbacks
Cable kickbacks require a cable machine and ankle strap. These work the glutes and hamstrings at the same time and they are performed from a standing position. After fastening the strap to your lower left leg, attach it to a low setting on one side of the cable machine. While facing the weight stack, lift your foot from the floor and kick your leg backward as far as possible. Slowly move it back to the start position, repeat for 10 to 12 reps and switch sides.
V-ups
A V-up exercise works the upper and lower abs as well as the thighs. To do these, lie face-up on the floor with your legs together and arms extended straight behind your head. Steadily rise up on your butt as you move your hands and toes toward each other. Hold for a second, slowly lower yourself back down and repeat 15 to 20 times.
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