First moves and a warm-up

Calling cellulite nasty would be an understatement. Cellulite arouses a lesser than pretty look, resulting in an awkward appearance and erasing it is tough, though not impossible. That way, exercises are more effective than miracle creams and lotions; however, there are certain ones that prove most effective than others. The simple reason being, they also eradicate the concentrated toxins from under skin, a process that’s also influenced by proper dietary habits.

Exercises to reduce cellulite start with the two feet together and then moving out forward gaining a lurched position. The floor is then touched with opposite hands and a rearward movement to return to the starting position. The legs are switched and the process repeated. 10 reps, 3 sets and this warm-up paves the way towards a visible change.

Leg exercises for cellulite

Climbing the staircase: Moving up and down the staircase is a complete exercise to the leg muscles. However, hurrying the process is going to make the muscles lose out on the stress, so care must be taken that the thigh and calf muscles get tired. This is possible when the movement is slow and without any break; best results are obtained from staircases with steps 12 to 15 inches high. The staircase can also be used alternatively; left foot is kept on the ground while the right on the step and the whole leg is straightened to lift the body up and then put down. The legs shift after every 10 or 15 reps.

Stretching: This must follow immediately after the staircase cellulite treatment. One of the legs is drawn straight backwards with the toe touching the floor and raised slowly, held and then brought down. This is to be repeated for at least 10 times, the legs then switch.

Leg Raises 1:This one is done lying sidewise, with one knee bent and the other leg out stretched and reposed against the opposite arm and elbow. The straightened leg and the opposite arm now move towards and then away from each other.

Leg Raises 2: This requires the legs to be straight and moved up and down while squeezing the buttocks with every lift for ten times a leg.

Combined Leg Raise and stretching: This requires starting with lifting the left knee and then lowering it for 10 times at a stretch. Once done, the leg worked out must be given a good jerk and then the same to do with the other.

All the above are warm-ups that move towards more intensity. Once the above five are completed, it’s time for some bicycling, either in the gym or on the open road. To end the regime for the day, the body must be laid down in a straight line; with the legs straightened, the hips must be tilted a little forward, followed by the lifting of the left leg first.

These are a few essential exercises that also stimulate the lymphatic system, the body’s own drainage system. The result, is therefore, easily understandable.