6 Exercises That Can Help You Reduce Cellulite.

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Many adult women and young girls know that cellulite is the bumps which cover your body, which many are ashamed to show on the beach. Most often, it appears on our thighs and buttocks, our arms and, less frequently, on the stomach. It is not only an aesthetic defect of the skin but also a health problem. What is this? This is the state of the organism in which micro-circulation is interrupted in the subcutaneous layer, which eventually results in a visible skin issue.

To get rid of this problem, we need to have a whole set of wellness treatments that affect the internal state of the body and cause a visible improvement on the skin. Cellulite is mainly a problem caused by leading an unhealthy lifestyle. There a lot of other factors which can lead to its appearance, such as heredity or hormonal imbalance.

Lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, constant stress at work eventually affect the appearance and internal state of the body. There are several effective methods how to get rid of orange peel – massage, wrapping, cosmetics.

It’s also possible to achieve excellent results by doing the anti-cellulite exercises for your legs and buttocks at home. A moderate load will restore skin elasticity, reduce the amount of subcutaneous fat tissue, and sculpt the shape of the problem areas.

Today we want to show you 6 most effective exercises to help you get rid of the cellulite. They’ll make your thighs and buttocks tight and slender, and the skin elastic. Scroll down to learn the details.

#1. Donkey Kicks

Position yourself on all fours on a mat. Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips. – Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip. – Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift. Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.

#2. Adductors 

Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip. – Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.

#3. Hip Extension with Leg Lift

Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Raise one leg off the floor and bend your knee up towards your chest. Yhis is the start position. – Perform the exercise by pushing down through your other heel and pushing your hips up, raising your glutes off the mat. Continue until your hips are in a straight line with your torso. Hold for a count of one. – Return to the start position by lowering your hip to the floor. Complete all the repetitions for one set before changing legs.

#4. Dumbbell Step-Ups

Place a bench in front of you. Hold a pair of dumbbells and stand facing the bench. Brace your core and keep your gaze straight ahead. – Bring your right knee up and step up on to the bench. Placing all of the effort in your right leg, bring your body up into a standing position on the bench. – Slowly lower yourself to the starting position and switch legs.

#5. Squats

Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced. – Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair. – Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.

#6. Pistol Squats

Stand straight with your feet hip width apart, arms fully extended and your hands by your sides. Raise your left foot from the floor, extending your leg out in front of you. As you do so, raise both arms out in front of you in a smooth arc for balance. This is the start position. – In a controlled movement, lower your body toward the floor by bending your right knee while pushing your hips back as if sitting down in a chair. Continue this downward movement until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. – Hold for a count of one. Return to the start position by pushing down through your right heel and straightening your leg. Lower your arms to the start position as you do so.