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If you've always thought cellulite was something that could perhaps only be temporarily fixed with creams or lotions, this exclusive workout will change your mind.
If you've blamed your diet, fat or even trapped "toxins" for your cellulite, we'll explain why you've been blaming all the wrong suspects and what you can really do about the dimpled skin on your hips, thighs and bum. In other words, if nothing's ever worked before for cellulite, this will.
Cellulite is not a cosmetic issue, it’s an issue of having too much fat and too little muscle. Putting effort into the right exercise program can produce big changes in your cellulite situation and major improvements in your appearance.
The key to anti-cellulite success? Losing fat and building muscle. So, if you have cellulite - or want to prevent its appearance later - this workout is for you. It's quick, effective and proven to work.
THE WORKOUT PLAN
Basic option: Just 20 minutes of cardio, strength and flexibility exercise, three days a week, it focuses on lower-body strength training with machines. It also includes supplementary stretching (which ultimately helps to build strength) and 10 minutes of cardio work to burn additional calories and thus reduce fat.
Extended option cellulite beater: For faster results, 40 minutes, three times a week, including a longer cardio workout and more weight training to build overall body strength. It works best if you do it in a gym with weight machines, so you can isolate each muscle group and increase weight at almost every workout.
If you must work out at home, stick with leg moves like squats and lunges, and use as much resistance (dumbbells, tubing) as possible.
Warm-up: 2 minutes on a treadmill, bicycle, stair climber or elliptical trainer
Cardio: 8 minutes at 70 percent (or more) of your maximum heart rate. You should be breathing hard but able to talk.
Strength: Do 1 set of each exercise, fatiguing the target muscle in 10–15 reps. Making sure to use correct form, add 5 percent more resistance at nearly every workout. Each rep should take 2 seconds up, 4 seconds down.
Stretching: When you finish a set of one exercise, stretch that muscle. Westcott’s research has found that this builds muscle faster. Hold each stretch for 20 seconds.
Cool-down: 2 minutes
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