Aerobic exercises to lose cellulite

Posted on August 14, 2013 by john in Weight loss and diet plans

All people have fat under the skin which serves as thermal insulation and as a protection of the vital organs. Cellulite also maintains accumulated fat within the skin, but with some differences over other body fat. On one hand, collagen fibers found in cellulite are different, are thicker and push the grease towards the surface, which enhances the appearance of orange peel on the other hand, retain more liquids than usual, which Swelling increases the area.

There are different stages in its formation and is much easier to counteract at an early stage, so that physical activity contribute in a definite way to prevent this problem.

Poor circulation and free radicals are two determining factors in the appearance of cellulite.

Exercises to lose cellulite

In the hips and thighs, stagnation occurs circulatory and lymphatic system as a result of inactivity and excessive time sitting or poor postural habits.

They are also determining factors: age, excess weight, poor eating habits, the snuff, excessive coffee and sugar, poor or insufficient hydration, too much sun, stress and heredity.

As a result of the above

it can be said that physical exercise plays a key role both in preventing and in the reduction of cellulite. A sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise decrease significantly bloodstream and accumulate toxins in the body.

Physical exercise boosts metabolism, tightens the skin, increasing fat intake and reduces stress, stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation due to the succession of muscle contractions that occur during it.

The combination of aerobic and toning work is the most effective method to combat cellulite.

The main effect of aerobic training is fat reduction and improving circulation. It can be done in many ways: walking, running, cycling, swimming or attend group classes (aerobics, step, indoor cyclo, cardio box, latin …). The important thing is to do something every day and you can toggle group classes or more intense sessions, with active rest days where only walking, or jogging for 20 min.

The toning workout increases and improves muscle tone, which makes the orange peel is less visible and make the skin look tighter, while achieving an increase in basal metabolic rate, which increases calorie consumption even at rest .

It must be between 3 and 5 sessions of toning a week. You can use and better yet combine classes Strength, Toning, GAP … with a simple overall toning program, about 40 min. duration, in which general exercises work the upper body, abdomen and lower body, which should not miss: squats, lunges, buttocks machine with tensioners or pulleys, always using a load that allows to reach 15 repetitions, but beware, when exceeded will require increasing.