To get rid of cellulite, you don’t really have to lift weights or do very strenuous exercises. All you need to do is be consistent on your workouts. Leg curls and squats are said to be effective anaerobic exercises that would help you achieve your goal. Here are some ways to do them:
a. Leg Curls – For those who haven’t stepped inside a gym even once in their life, then now would be a great time to do so. In the gym, you can easily find leg curl machines. Start with a light weight set and try increasing the weight as you go on. If you start with, say, 25 lbs on the first set, go for 35 then 45 on the succeeding sets that you will have. Usually, 3 sets per session are recommended by experts to achieve maximum effect. Of course after every set, take time to rest for at least 2 minutes before going into the next.
Squat exercises can be made using different techniques or variations. Most common squat exercise types are the bench, ball, and bar bell. There is also a machine called a Smith Machine that you can use which offers the same effect as squats do.
b. Ball Squat Exercise – in this exercise, just simply prepare your ball and then stand with your back on the wall. Slowly position the ball behind your back and squat. As the ball gives you that bounce back motion, the activity becomes a lot more comfortable and easier though squatting is done. Many who have done this workout attest that they can do more squats with the aid of the ball.
c. Bench Squat – grab a bench or a chair that you can find in your home. To start exercising, act as if you’re going to sit on the chair or bench and then start your squat as low as you can without actually sitting down then go back up again on your original position. As you do this in a slow but steady manner, feel the muscles on your thigh and butt working. You can do this for as long as you can but it is ideal to do them in sets to encourage a little rest for every set.
d. Smith Machine – this machine is all about flexibility challenge. Be sure to put a cushion padding on its bar to prevent hurting your neck. Do your squats and lunges slowly coupled with additional weights to increase muscle gain. Never use your back muscles to push yourself up so that you won’t hurt yourself. If the weights are too heavy, then by all means take some off! Again, 3 sets will be good enough to get the effect you want.
