Exercises, Diet Modifications, and Other Ways to Treat Cellulite

Women are often embarrassed by the unattractive appearance of cellulites in their buttocks and thighs.  This is their common complaint during bathing suit seasons.  In order for us to treat these problems, we need to first understand what cellulite and how it is formed.

Now, the big question is why do women get cellulites?  It has something to do with women’s genetic makeup.  Between the bottom most layer of the skin and the muscle layers is a structure called fibrous septae, which anchors the skin to the muscle.  So when you pinch the skin, these fibers hold and attach them to your muscles.  These structures are arranged vertically in women.  Between the spaces of these fibers are fat lobules.  These lobules are the ones responsible for the rounded appearance on your skin.  In men, these fibers run diagonally permitting them to flatten this rounded fat lobules.  That is why men do not form cellulite in their skin.

There are treatments you can do to reduce the appearance of cellulites in parts of your body.  These include diet modifications and cellulite exercises you can perform that targets the thighs and arms. There is also a program being introduced for women providing easier methods on natural treatment. (Read more here.)

If you are into drinking coffee, then you are helping your body fight off the cellulites.  Coffee contains a substance called caffeine.  Caffeine is part of the group of chemicals called methylxanthines which has the ability to break down fat stores.  Theophyilline and aminophylline are other chemicals that are contained in creams which are effective cellulite treatment.

Exercise will not entirely remove the cellulites in your body but it will help your body to lose fats.  When doing exercises, target the lower body by doing squats and lunges.  These exercises can be done in the comfort of your house or in your gym.  When you are doing squats, keep your feet about hip-width apart.  Focus your weight on your heels and avoid leaning forward.  Move your hip downward in as if you are sitting on an invisible chair.  See to it that your bottom is about two feet from the ground.  Slowly lift your hips back up and repeat the exercise.  Your hands should be kept in front for balance.  Perform the exercise 20 times.

For lunges, keep your hands on your hips while standing hip-width apart.  Step forward on one leg and bend down so that your front leg is bent.  Hold the position for a couple of seconds.  Lift yourself up and lunge again.  Do the same to the other leg.  Perform the exercise 15 times.

You can also join sports that involve the thighs such as jogging and cycling.  Kickboxing and other combat sports are also helpful.