How to Perform Cellulite Exercises at Home

Cellulite is a problem that plagues women of all ages. It seems impossible to get rid of as it stubbornly clings to the thighs and buttocks. Poor circulation, inadequate exercise, and an unhealthy diet can all contribute to the problem. However, there are many targeted cellulite exercises that you can perform at home. Paired with a healthy lifestyle, these cellulite exercises will significantly reduce or even completely remove the appearance of cellulite.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chair
• Pillow

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   Grab a chair and stand in front of it. Squat as if you were going to sit but do not actually touch the chair. Perform this bench squat as low as you can, hold for a second, and then stand. Repeat four times to complete one repetition. Squeeze your buttocks each time you stand. Bench squats are one of the most effective cellulite exercises you can do at home. They work all the muscles in your thighs and buttocks to tone and tighten, reducing the appearance of cellulite.

2. Perform leg lifts to reduce cellulite. Kneel down on your hands and knees. Straighten your back and lift one leg out behind you as straight as possible. Reach the opposite hand out in front of you, as straight as possible. Hold for a few seconds and then repeat on the other side. Repeat four times on each side to complete a repetition. Lifts are also very effective cellulite exercises. They promote circulation to problem areas.

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   Work the inner thighs by sitting straight in a chair. Place both feet on the ground, spaced several inches apart. Place a pillow in between your knees and squeeze as hard as you can. Hold for a few seconds and release. Repeat eight times to complete a repetition. These cellulite exercises work the muscles in the inner thighs.

4. Perform forward lunges by standing straight with feet together. Take a large step forward with one foot and plant it firmly on the ground. Bend your knee until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Be careful not allow your knee to move out farther than your foot. Stand with back straight and tummy tucked, hold for a few moments, and then bring the feet back together. Repeat four times on each side to complete a repetition. Lunges are great cellulite exercises because they work all the muscles in problem areas, while promoting circulation.

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   Perform the "bicycle" exercise. Lay flat on your back and lift your legs off the floor, tucking them into your chest. Raise your legs, and move them up and down in a bicycle pedaling motion. Continue for as long as is comfortable. Cellulite exercises like this one target all of the commonly affected areas of the thighs and buttocks.

Tips & Warnings

• Start off your cellulite exercises by performing one repetition of each per day. As your body becomes accustomed to the extra effort, increase to two per day. Continue increasing until you can perform at least eight repetitions of each cellulite exercise daily. This should significantly reduce, or completely remove cellulite when practiced on a regular basis.
• In addition to using cellulite exercises, proper diet and nutrition will also be necessary. Eat healthy and drink plenty of water to keep cellulite and flab away for good.
• Don't perform more repetitions than you can handle, and never do anything that makes you uncomfortable. Start out small and work your way up to higher repetitions. It's better to start slow than to injure yourself in the name of beauty.