Cellulite is the term for the unsightly dimpled skin that usually occurs on the back of women’s thighs and buttocks. The risk of developing the condition increases with age and most women will experience it in their 30’s. In fact, over 90% of women will have cellulite at some point in their lifetimes. There is no magic cure for cellulite but there are some steps you can take to reduce its appearance or the risk of developing the condition in the first place.

The most common reason for the development of cellulite is excess fat. The fat layer just underneath the skin is where cellulite forms and if you are carrying excess weight this fat will begin to become lumpy as more is added to the layer. Studies have indicated that women will put on 15 pounds of fat each decade. This is why it is important to keep your weight under control at all times by eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water.

Any change to your diet that you do should be accompanied by a exercise program. The best method is to combine strength training and cardiovascular exercise. This will ensure that you burn off the fat while at the same time building more toned muscle.

When choosing a cardiovascular exercise you can do any type that is able to get your heart rate elevated quickly and for an extended period of time, and that will burn fat. This could include walking, cycling or stair climbing.

If you do decide to do muscle building program then you should make sure you do a few intense sets of exercises that will work the muscles that exist around the cellulite affected area. For those women who have problem with their thighs then the strength exercise of choice would be leg press, squats or lunges. Make sure the weight is appropriate for your level and strength.

Stretching is also an important part of your exercise routine. While this won’t reduce cellulite directly it will keep your muscles long and flexible, and decrease the chance of your getting an injury from the intense workout.

A quick and simple way to reduce the appearance of cellulite is to get a spray on tan. Making the skin dark will reduce the appearance of the dimples. However, don’t get a tan from the sun or tanning bed as the UV rays can do harmful things to skin that will actually increase the cellulite.

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