Are you thinking of reducing the appearance of cellulite around your thighs and butt? Exercises can help. No one exactly knows what causes cellulite, but certain factors, such as age, genetics, anatomical and hormonal differences, as well as lifestyle, can increase the chances of getting it.
Cellulite is the name given to the formation of lumps and dimples on the thighs, hips, buttocks and stomach.
Although a harmless skin condition, the appearance of cellulite on the body can cause people who have it to feel insecure or less confident about their bodies, this pushes them to seek solutions, including going under the knife or using creams and drugs that are said to help reduce cellulite.
While these solutions work at times, they can be quite expensive and may not be readily available. And sometimes, these creams or drugs do nothing at all and may contain substances that may harm your body in some way.
Instead of trying these other remedies, you can use exercises instead. While exercises would not completely get rid of cellulite in the actual sense, they can help to reduce the appearance by making the muscles under the cellulite firmer. This would make it less noticeable, and you may even forget it’s there most of the time.
Choosing exercises over all other options is great because exercises are natural and have no side effects. There is no downtime, and you can do the exercises whenever you want. Also, exercises are a great way to keep fit, so why not?
That is why today, we will be looking at the best exercises that would help reduce the appearance of cellulite.
1. Lateral Lunge
Also known as side lunge, this exercise helps to strengthen the quads, hamstring, and glutes.
To do this exercise, follow the steps below:
— Stand with the feet shoulder-width apart
— Step to the side with the right leg, keeping the left leg straight, and bend the right knee to lower into a squat position on the right side.
— Keep the chest up to maintain balance.
— Push back up with the right leg to return to the starting position.
— Complete 10 reps on each side (left and right legs)
This exercise requires you to be flexible, so do not force yourself if your body does not bend as you may have expected on the first day. Take things slowly and watch yourself improve over time.
2. Squats
Squats are also another helpful exercise that would firm up the muscles around your thighs. To do squats,
— Start with your legs wide apart and your toes pointing forward, with your hands on your hips.
— Go down to a sitting position slowly, without resting on anything. Make sure to put your weight on your heels. Go down until your knees have formed a 90-degree angle.
— Maintain that position for 5 seconds, then slowly make your way up to the starting position.
— Complete 8–12 reps for 2–3 sets.
3. Glute Bridge
This exercise works on the glutes, core, hamstrings, and buttocks. Follow these steps to do this exercise.
— Lie on the floor with the knees bent, the shins vertical, and the arms at the side with the palms of both hands facing the floor.
— Push through the heels to raise the hips off the ground, forming a straight line from the upper back to the knees.
— Briefly pause in this position while engaging the core.
— Return to the starting position.
— Perform 3 sets of 15–20 reps, resting for 1 minute between sets.
Conclusion
Cellulite is a natural part of the human body and affects a huge percentage of people, particularly women. Although, exercise can be a effective way to reduce the appearance of cellulite, it will not completely get rid of it.
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Collins Nwokolo is a human physiologist, writer and health enthusiast. He loves writing helpful articles on health and fitness, which he enjoys sharing with everyone.
