If you’re looking for a cheap way to combat cellulite we have provided some exercises that you can use to help you decrease the appearance of cellulite in your buttocks, thighs, stomach and upper arms. Research has shown that cellulite exercises done at the gym are are more efficient at isolating the necessary muscles. That’s not to say that these can’t be done at home too but watch your posture and form closely so that you target the appropriate muscles. Also, be sure to include stretches after the exercises to maximise the effectiveness of the workout.

1. Lie on your side and perform 10 repetitions of each and then switch to your other side:

a. Bring your knees forward so that your hips are at a 90 degree angle. Straighten your top leg out in front of you; you should maintain the 90 degree hip placement. Raise the top leg slowly up to around 3 feet off the ground and then lower.

b. Straighten your legs and keep your body in a straight line. Tilt your hips forward a small amount. Raise your top leg around 3 feet off the ground and then lower.

c. Place your top leg in front of you on the ground. Move your bottom leg forward a small amount. Raise the bottom leg eight to twelve inches off the ground and back down again.

2. Seated leg curls followed by seated hamstring stretch. This will increase your muscle strength in the back of your thighs/hamstrings. Keep your back straight and against the backrest of the machine or a chair if being done at home.

3. Leg extensions followed by a standing quadriceps stretch will increase your quad strength and the muscles underneath the skin of the upper thighs. Do not point your toes and support the weights or band on your ankles.

4. Hip adduction exercise targets the inner thigh and lower abdominal muscles. Begin with 10-15 repetitions and then do a groin stretch.

5. Hip Abduction is the counter exercise to adduction – targeting the outer thigh muscles and lower abdominal musculature. Do 10–15 reps followed by stretches of the external thigh muscles.

6. The leg press targets the buttocks, thighs, hamstrings and calf muscles. Do 10-15 reps and finish off by drawing your knees to your chest and stretching out your lower back.

Don’t forget to warm up before you exercise and try to include a cardiovascular session in your exercise program. Combining stretches and strength training helps to decrease the appearance of cellulite in your legs, arms, stomach and buttocks. You’ll be racing onto the beach and wearing those shorts and sleeveless tops again before you know it!

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If you’re looking to improve your health and perhaps shift a few pounds then you really should have some sort of anaerobic exercise making up some of your weekly lifestyle. If you don’t exercise currently and are nervous about it then the first step is to take advice from your GP. Although exercise is good for you, for some people flying off into a manic exercise regime from a standstill could be counter-productive or even dangerous. In this article we are going to provide some tips on how to develop a program suitable for you which you can stick to.

1. Start by finding or developing and anaerobic exercise program that you will be able to maintain in the long term. You should find it interesting as if you don’t enjoy it it won’t be long before you get bored and begrudge doing it.

2. A good option for most people is regular walking. Many folk enjoy walking and find they are happy to maintain a walking program at least three times a week.

3. Wear loose fitting, non-restrictive clothing and footwear that is specific to the activity you are doing. This will reduce your risk of injury to your legs, hips and core.

4. If necessary seek appropriate training for the exercise you are going to attempt. Although you may not feel that you require training in order to walk, many people find that they walk inappropriately and cause injuries to either their plantar fascia, shins or hips. Obviously you don’t need a fitness trainer to walk but don’t overlook the necessity of getting proper instruction.

5. Try to make your exercise part of your daily routines at least three times a week. As a general rule for maintaining fitness you should be looking at three times weekly and to improve it 5 or more.

6. Try to include strength training into your routines in order to improve bone strength and cardiovascular health. Strength training should not be done more than three times per week and there should always be a 48 hour rest period between each workout.

7. If you do not have access to weights or hand weights, resistance bands will help accomplish the same task. You can find these bands in most department stores or online.

8. Make sure you warm up properly before any sport, whether it’s weight training or anaerobic activity. Warming up will ensure flexibility of muscles and decrease the risk of incurring an injury.

9. The cool down period is just as important as warming up. You should take the time to cool down and stretch out in order to improve flexibility, muscle strength and decrease the risk of injury.

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