With short creaming is not to counteract or prevent the annoying orange peel dimples, for firm legs woman must invest already something more time. Gentle massages with anti-cellulite creams, promotion of blood circulation through cold-warm alternating baths, a low-fat vitamin-rich diet and exercise are all part of the care program against cellulite.
Different treatment methods for cellulite
Patience and discipline are also important, because a tightening effect often appears only after several months of consistent measures. In the case of stubborn cellulite, diet and plenty of exercise are the main things that help.
Regarding special methods, such as vacuum therapy, electrical treatments and anti-cellulite tights (for example, with theophylline acetal), consult your doctor.
Sports activity
Problem areas can be targeted through physical exercise – sports are therefore at the top of the list of the anti-cellulite program. Exercise strengthens muscles, promotes blood circulation and stimulates fat burning through oxygenation.
- Reduce fat and build muscle mass: The more muscle mass there is, the more calories are burned, because the metabolic activity of muscle cells is higher than that of fat cells.
- Targeted strength training in the fitness center or problem zone gymnastics (muscle building training for legs, abdomen and buttocks) are extremely effective. The skin becomes smoother again – but it takes patience and perseverance. Ideal are three training sessions per week 30 minutes, preferably with moderate load.
- Suitable sports in the fight against cellulite are also cycling, jogging, hiking or swimming. A mini trampoline for home is also recommended. Trampolining also stimulates the metabolism, brings the fat burning up to speed and is easy on the joints.
Diet for cellulite
Drinking is quite important for the tightening of the skin, at least two liters of fluid daily are recommended. A glass of warm tap water in the morning after getting up should have a particularly detoxifying and digestive effect.
With the nutrition it is favorable to pay attention to a cook salt and fat-poor food. Fruits and vegetables, especially potassium-rich foods (potatoes, apricots, bananas), ginger and artichokes support purification.
- Drink two to three liters of fluid daily. In this way, you support the removal of metabolic waste products. Herbal tea or low-sodium mineral water are recommended.
- Drink coffee, black tea and alcohol only in moderation.
- Reduce the consumption of salt, sugar, and meat in favor of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid obesity or reduce excess pounds.
Skin care for cellulite
The effect of anti-cellulite preparations and massagers is very controversial. Stiftung Warentest, after an eight-week investigation, denied effectiveness to all tested means. Nevertheless, the new creams and gels with special sugar molecules, caffeine, silicon or ginkgo feel extremely pleasant on the skin.
A full bath with algae extracts or sea salt before applying the cream increases the skin’s receptiveness to active ingredients. In addition, the daily massage effect when applying cream promotes blood circulation – gentle clockwise massaging or a light plucking massage are ideal:
- Plucking massage: for plucking massage, lift the skin with the fingertips of both hands, press it a little and then pull it upwards. Work your way systematically from the thighs to the buttocks.
- Alternating showers (three times in quick succession: first warm then cold) boost blood and lymph circulation. Build this as a regular ritual in your daily shower.
- Massages (with massage gloves, rollers or devices) also accelerate the metabolism and ensure the removal of metabolic waste products. Massage the affected areas of the body every day, preferably from the bottom up.
