What are the Potential Exercises to Get Rid of Cellulite in the Thighs?

The other night you and your best friend were at the gym. The two of you ran for a half an hour on the elliptical runners, spend another half hour in the weight room doing shoulders and back, then you walked into the empty yoga room to stretch and cool down from your evening’s exercise routine. While in this room surrounded by mirrors, you noticed that the tops of your thighs still had that tell-tale orange peel look. Tragically, you were not the only observer of your embarrassment. Some gorgeous, cellulite-free, cute guy had to point it out to you:

“Hey, did you know there are exercises to get rid of cellulite that you should probably be doing?”

You were mortified but curious, so you ask, “what are these exercises to get rid of cellulite and how can I incorporate them into my routine?”

Exercises to get rid of Cellulite

One of the most effective ways to eliminate the fatty tissue responsible for cellulite on your thighs is to add lunges to your exercise routine. What is important to note about this, is that your form must be accurate to avoid injury. When performing a lunge, always remain in control and never allow your knee to extend past your toe. Also, you will want to keep your thigh at a ninety degree angle.

Another incredibly effective exercise to get rid of cellulite in the thigh area is the squat. Again, it is very important to perform this exercise correctly to avoid potential injury. As seen with lunges, a ninety degree angle in the thighs and never extending the knees beyond the toes are vital. Additionally, it is helpful when performing this exercise to contract the muscles of the abdomen to protect the lower back area.

These two exercises are extremely effective ways to help eliminate the fatty tissue that is responsible for the dimples that all women hate. However, it is also important to work the inner thighs as well. This can be done by simply sitting in a chair and placing a pillow between your knees and squeezing in one to two minute increments. As you squeeze the pillow between your thighs, the muscles of your inner thighs will contract, which is an effective exercise to get rid of cellulite in this area.

There are a number of exercises to get rid of cellulite in the thigh area, but lunges, squats and thigh contractions are three of the most effective. By combining these with a good diet and possibly an anti-cellulite cream, you can again stand in that yoga room without having to be embarrassed, or listen to “Mister Obvious” point out the one thing you would love to be without—cellulite.

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