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Cellulite can happen to anyone, regardless of how curvy or thin you are. Fortunately, it is possible to get rid of it. Exercise the the ultimate way to get rid of cellulite. This article will give you a sample routine you can try to bust that cellulite, as well as other exercise ideas. It will also give you some tips on what else you can do to make your cellulite-busting exercise even more effective. | Cellulite can happen to anyone, regardless of how curvy or thin you are. Fortunately, it is possible to get rid of it. Exercise the the ultimate way to get rid of cellulite. This article will give you a sample routine you can try to bust that cellulite, as well as other exercise ideas. It will also give you some tips on what else you can do to make your cellulite-busting exercise even more effective. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Doing Routine Exercises === | === Doing Routine Exercises === | ||
| − | #Know what to expect and plan to keep it up. In order to make this exercise routine effective, you will need to do it for 20 minutes, 3 days a week, for 8 weeks.<ref>http://www.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/exercises-get-rid-cellulite</ref> Many of the exercises in this method also require the use of exercise equipment. If you are unable to buy them online or from a spots store, see if you can gain access to a gym. | + | #Know what to expect and plan to keep it up. In order to make this exercise routine effective, you will need to do it for 20 minutes, 3 days a week, for 8 weeks.<ref name="rf1">http://www.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/exercises-get-rid-cellulite</ref> Many of the exercises in this method also require the use of exercise equipment. If you are unable to buy them online or from a spots store, see if you can gain access to a gym. |
#Begin with a warm up. Start by doing your usual warm up routine for 2 minutes, then increase intensity for 8 minutes. Lower the intensity for 2 minutes. You are now ready to start your exercises. Examples of warm-ups include: | #Begin with a warm up. Start by doing your usual warm up routine for 2 minutes, then increase intensity for 8 minutes. Lower the intensity for 2 minutes. You are now ready to start your exercises. Examples of warm-ups include: | ||
#* Walking | #* Walking | ||
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=== Doing Other Exercises === | === Doing Other Exercises === | ||
#Understand that exercise has to be fast and intensive in order to be effective. Walking, swimming, and riding a bike can all be effective at busting cellulite. However, fast walking, intensive swimming, or fast cycling will be ''must'' more effective at getting rid of cellulite than a leisurely stroll or bike ride through the park. This section will give you some ideas for fast-paced exercises that can help bust cellulite. | #Understand that exercise has to be fast and intensive in order to be effective. Walking, swimming, and riding a bike can all be effective at busting cellulite. However, fast walking, intensive swimming, or fast cycling will be ''must'' more effective at getting rid of cellulite than a leisurely stroll or bike ride through the park. This section will give you some ideas for fast-paced exercises that can help bust cellulite. | ||
| − | #* Try to do the exercise a few times a week.<ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/advice/g3704/how-to-get-rid-of-cellulite/?slide=3</ref> | + | #* Try to do the exercise a few times a week.<ref name="rf2">http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/advice/g3704/how-to-get-rid-of-cellulite/?slide=3</ref> |
#Try walking or jogging if you don't have a lot of equipment. Remember to keep the exercise intensive, however. A leisurely stroll through the park won't help you shed that cellulite. Instead, try walking uphill, hiking, jogging, or running. | #Try walking or jogging if you don't have a lot of equipment. Remember to keep the exercise intensive, however. A leisurely stroll through the park won't help you shed that cellulite. Instead, try walking uphill, hiking, jogging, or running. | ||
#Go for a bike ride. If you don't have a bike, or don't know how to ride one, head over to your local gym and try one of the elliptical machines instead. Remember to keep your cycling fast and intensive. | #Go for a bike ride. If you don't have a bike, or don't know how to ride one, head over to your local gym and try one of the elliptical machines instead. Remember to keep your cycling fast and intensive. | ||
#* If you plan on going biking on trails, may sure you get a mountain bike. | #* If you plan on going biking on trails, may sure you get a mountain bike. | ||
#Go swimming. This is great for those hot, summer days, and for people who have bad joints. Go out to your local pool and swim a few laps, or join a swimming aerobics class. Try to swim fast, with as many back to back laps as you can manage. Slow swimming will not be as effective. | #Go swimming. This is great for those hot, summer days, and for people who have bad joints. Go out to your local pool and swim a few laps, or join a swimming aerobics class. Try to swim fast, with as many back to back laps as you can manage. Slow swimming will not be as effective. | ||
| − | #* Try to swim 3 times a week for 30 minutes.<ref>http://www.mybeautybunny.com/rid-cellulite/</ref> | + | #* Try to swim 3 times a week for 30 minutes.<ref name="rf3">http://www.mybeautybunny.com/rid-cellulite/</ref> |
| − | #Participate in cardio sports. Any fast-paced, intensive exercise is great at busting cellulite. Try to find a sport that you enjoy, that way you will go into it with more motivation. Here are some ideas to get you started<ref>http://www.beautyaddict101.com/the-best-exercises-for-getting-rid-of-cellulite/</ref> | + | #Participate in cardio sports. Any fast-paced, intensive exercise is great at busting cellulite. Try to find a sport that you enjoy, that way you will go into it with more motivation. Here are some ideas to get you started<ref name="rf4">http://www.beautyaddict101.com/the-best-exercises-for-getting-rid-of-cellulite/</ref> |
#* Basketball, football, handball, or netball | #* Basketball, football, handball, or netball | ||
#* Martial arts | #* Martial arts | ||
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=== Understanding Cellulite Reduction === | === Understanding Cellulite Reduction === | ||
| − | #Set a realistic goal. Getting rid of fat, which is what cellulite is, will take time. It cannot happen over night. You may not even see any results during the first week or so. It will generally take about 6 weeks of regular exercise (3 to 4 times a week) before you get the results you want.<ref>http://www.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/leg-exercises-and-butt-exercises-how-lose-cellulite-and-fat</ref> | + | #Set a realistic goal. Getting rid of fat, which is what cellulite is, will take time. It cannot happen over night. You may not even see any results during the first week or so. It will generally take about 6 weeks of regular exercise (3 to 4 times a week) before you get the results you want.<ref name="rf5">http://www.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/leg-exercises-and-butt-exercises-how-lose-cellulite-and-fat</ref> |
| − | #Know what does not work. The more intense an exercise is, the more effective it will be at burning fat, and thus cellulite. Therefore, slow, easy exercises will not push and stimulate your body enough to shed that extra fat. Here are common exercises that have little to no effect on busting cellulite:<ref>http://www.lipotherapeia.com/the-peach-factor-blog/what-is-the-best-type-of-exercise-for-cellulite-reduction</ref> | + | #Know what does not work. The more intense an exercise is, the more effective it will be at burning fat, and thus cellulite. Therefore, slow, easy exercises will not push and stimulate your body enough to shed that extra fat. Here are common exercises that have little to no effect on busting cellulite:<ref name="rf6">http://www.lipotherapeia.com/the-peach-factor-blog/what-is-the-best-type-of-exercise-for-cellulite-reduction</ref> |
#* Specific leg exercises, such as leg raises, may help you develop muscle, but they aren't intensive enough to bust cellulite. | #* Specific leg exercises, such as leg raises, may help you develop muscle, but they aren't intensive enough to bust cellulite. | ||
#* Slow exercises, such as pilates and yoga, have shown little to no effect on cellulite. | #* Slow exercises, such as pilates and yoga, have shown little to no effect on cellulite. | ||
#* Slow cycling, elliptical training, swimming, and walking may help get rid of cellulite, but they are not very effective. | #* Slow cycling, elliptical training, swimming, and walking may help get rid of cellulite, but they are not very effective. | ||
#Understand that you must target the rest of your body too. Cellulite is fat. It is difficult to get rid of fat on just one part of the body. Because of this, you may want to consider targeting other areas of your body too. This will make getting rid of cellulite even more effective. | #Understand that you must target the rest of your body too. Cellulite is fat. It is difficult to get rid of fat on just one part of the body. Because of this, you may want to consider targeting other areas of your body too. This will make getting rid of cellulite even more effective. | ||
| − | #Alter your diet to focus on natural, whole foods. Exercise can only help you so much in getting rid of cellulite. If you exercise a lot, but then snack on unhealthy, highly-processed foods, all your hard work will get undone and the fat will just come back. The lists below contain examples of what you should consider eating more/less of:<ref>http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/nutrition/advice/g1270/how-to-get-rid-of-cellulite/</ref><ref | + | #Alter your diet to focus on natural, whole foods. Exercise can only help you so much in getting rid of cellulite. If you exercise a lot, but then snack on unhealthy, highly-processed foods, all your hard work will get undone and the fat will just come back. The lists below contain examples of what you should consider eating more/less of:<ref name="rf7">http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/nutrition/advice/g1270/how-to-get-rid-of-cellulite/</ref><ref name="rf5" /> |
#* Eat more fruits, vegetables, and protein, such as: blackberries, blueberries, chicken, and salmon. | #* Eat more fruits, vegetables, and protein, such as: blackberries, blueberries, chicken, and salmon. | ||
#* Avoid fatty, oily, and processed foods. This includes: white bread/pasta, fried foods, baked goods, candy, and sodas. | #* Avoid fatty, oily, and processed foods. This includes: white bread/pasta, fried foods, baked goods, candy, and sodas. | ||
| − | #* Eat with moderation and avoid crash dieting. Eating a ton of salmon won't make the cellulite go away. At the same time, crash dieting won't help much either. It can make the cellulite come back worse.<ref | + | #* Eat with moderation and avoid crash dieting. Eating a ton of salmon won't make the cellulite go away. At the same time, crash dieting won't help much either. It can make the cellulite come back worse.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Consider applying an anti-cellulite cream before and after doing intense sports or exercise. These creams aren't very effective on their own. They can, however, help your body shed cellulite easier when combined with intensive exercise, such as running or high-impact sports.<ref | + | #Consider applying an anti-cellulite cream before and after doing intense sports or exercise. These creams aren't very effective on their own. They can, however, help your body shed cellulite easier when combined with intensive exercise, such as running or high-impact sports.<ref name="rf6" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
