Cellulite is caused by many factors including poor circulation, hormones, genetics, inadequate exercise and unhealthy diet. Although there are creams, lotions and procedures that can be done to reduce cellulite, proper nutrition, cardio exercise and strength training are the safest, most effective, long-term strategies for minimizing the appearance of cellulite. Because cellulite typically appears in the hips, thighs and buttocks, here are some best exercises you can perform to blast away the cellulite on thighs.
Best Workouts That Disappear Cellulite Fast:
1. Back of the Thigh Roll:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Sit on a mat with the roller under your upper legs or hamstrings.
- Place your hands on the mat behind you with the fingers reaching back and the chest open.
- Press your hands into the mat to lift up your hips.
- Continue pressing your hands into the mat and engage your core to roll yourself forward, moving the roller from the sitz bones (the bones that you sit on) to just above the knees.
- Draw the roller back to your sitz bones.
- Repeat this movement eight to 10 times.
2. Front of the Thigh Roll:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Lie down with your belly facing the mat, elbows under your shoulders, palms down.
- Keeping your legs straight, place the roller just above the front of your knees.
- Engage your core to prop yourself up and protect your lower back.
- Ground through your forearms and bend your knees. Using your arms and core, exhale as you roll the roller up the front of your thighs to your hipbones.
- Inhale as you press the roller down to just above the front of your knees.
- Repeat this movement eight to 10 times.
3. Side Step with Band:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Tie a resistance band around shins, then stand with feet wide enough to feel some tension in the band, knees bent about 45 degrees.
- Step right foot a few inches to right, followed by left foot.
- Take about 12 to 15 steps
4. Reverse Lunge:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms at sides, holding a medium-weight dumbbell in each hand.
- Lunge behind you with right foot, bending both knees 90 degrees. Hold for 1 count; return to start and repeat.
- Do 12 to 15 reps; switch legs.
5. Pile Squat:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder distance apart and toes turned out.
- Bend knees, lowering torso and keeping your back straight and abs tight. Tuck your tailbone.
- Squeeze your glutes and come to standing position.
6. Pistol Squat:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Stand with feet hip-distance apart and extend one leg long in front of the body.
- Bring hands to hips or the front of your body for balance.
- Sit back into a squat with the weight in the heel of the foot, then slowly stand back up using your glute and hamstring muscles.
- Repeat for desired number of reps and switch sides.
7. Side Lunge:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Start standing with legs slightly wider than shoulder-distance apart and toes pointed forward.
- Shift your body weight to one leg, bending the knee until it reaches a 90-degree angle and the other leg is straight.
- Glutes are pressing back behind you. Return to center and switch sides.
8. Elevated Lunge:
HOW TO DO IT:
- Begin by standing a few feet in front of a step and reach your left foot back so toes are on the bench and heels lifted.
- Bend the right knee, lowering your body toward the floor until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
- If your right knee extends in front of your ankle when you lower, move your right foot farther forward.
- Squeeze the glute as you press yourself back to start, keeping the weight in your right leg.
- Continue moving down and up for desired number of reps and switch sides.
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