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We are
discussing ways to eliminate (or at least reduce) cellulite. We
discussed in the previous article about what is
cellulite and and how do you get cellulite. In the second
article we talked about important factors in
development of cellulite and about bands in women. We also discussed
why men don't get cellulite and other myths about cellulite and different types of creams and other
technologies for treating cellulite. In another article we
discuss herbal treatments, if surgery is an option, and other natural
remedies. Now we discuss a series of exercises to deal with
cellulite.
The basic
theory behind all of the “theories” mentioned above all comes back
to one underlying idea which is to increase circulation and drainage
beneath the skin to help slow down the accumulation of cellulite. No
cream, oil, electronic device, or surgery can eliminate cellulite. Some
may in fact slow down the accumulation and lessen appearance of
cellulite temporarily, but none have been proven to actually reduce it.
There is
Hope! With all this
said, I am sure you are wondering if there is hope. Well, I have good
news. There really is hope. Study after study has shown that the key to
reducing cellulite significantly is by a combination of both proper diet
and exercise. Dermatologist
Mitchel Goldman, MD, clinical professor, states “If someone loses a
lot of weight and exercises regularly to tone up, this person will most
definitely find an improvement in cellulite.”
Prevention Advisor Wane L. Westcott, PhD, says, “With the right
exercise plan, you can reduce cellulite and make your lower body look
smoother and firmer.”
It is a
proven fact that proper dieting and exercise can and will reduce
cellulite levels. Now it’s just a matter of knowing
what you need to
eat, what exercises you should perform, the
duration of your workout,
and the rest of the specifics when it comes to “proper dieting and
exercise.”
As I
mentioned above, the areas that typically contain cellulite are the back
of the legs, also known as the hamstrings.
For your convenience I have listed four of the top hamstring
exercises. Performing 4 sets 8 for 2 of the following 4 exercises, 3
days a week will tighten and firm up the trouble area found behind the
upper leg. Granted, to see benefits from this you must also follow a
very precise diet or your results will be very limited.
The Top
Four Hamstring Exercises
1. Stiff
Legged Dead Lifts
- Grasp two
dumbbells and hold them at your sides.
- Keep your
feet less than shoulder width apart. Now have your legs close to being
locked and bend forward from the waist, with your back straight, until
your upper body is parallel with the ground, the bar hanging at arm's
length below you. Now lift your torso back up again, pull your shoulders
back, and arch your lower back in for a complete lower back contraction.
If you can’t get enough of a stretch use a block or stand on a
bench while doing this exercise.
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