| It is an occurrence that affects millions of women worldwide. No one knows exactly where it comes from. It hides and lurks in places unknown to many. Worst of all, it only seems to appear when you want it to become unnoticed. Otherwise known as bathing suit season. And what could the name of something so horrifying, so common, and so unwanted occurrence be?
Cellulite: One of the worst words a woman can hear. It’s no mystery. And no matter what shape or size you are, we all have it. In need of help in the fight against cellulite? The following 5 basic firming exercises you can do at home can help you target the most common problem areas: buns and thighs. So get that bloomin’ movin…
Floor Workouts:
On hands and knees with your arms directly under your shoulders and core tight:
Rear Leg Lifts: with your right leg bent at a 90 degree angle, lift your leg up to about the height of your right shoulder; lower back and repeat. Move to the left side and repeat. (3 sets of 8 on each side)
Tones the outer thighs as well as your glutes (buns) and tummy.
Hamstring curls: with your right leg bent at a 90 degree angle, foot flexed, lift your leg back and up towards the ceiling; lower back down and repeat. Move to the left side and repeat. (3 sets of 8 on each side)
Targets the back of the thighs and help lift those glutes (buns).
Hip Bridge: Lie on your back with your arms at your side with palms on the floor and your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent shoulder width apart. Raise your hips up towards the ceiling until your hips are parallel to the floor and hold. Lower hips down to the floor and repeat. (3 sets of 8)
Tones the back of the thighs and helps strengthen and lift the glutes (buns).
Standing Workouts:
Squat: Place your feet shoulder width apart. With your hands on your hips, lower your hips down, as if you were going to sit down on a chair, making sure your knees do not cross over your toes. Move back to regular position, and repeat. (3 sets of 8)
All around fanny firmer. Tones and strengthens quads (thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs), and glutes (buns).
Lunge: place your feet shoulder width apart. Keeping your core tight and your back straight, bring your right leg forward, and lower your hips down towards the floor, slightly bending your back leg and making sure your front knee does not cross over your front toes. Bring your front leg back to original position, and repeat on the other side. (3 sets of 8 on each side)
All around fanny firmer. Tones and strengthens quads (thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs), and glutes (buns).
By: Nicole Rykbos, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certified, MSU Fitness Instructor, Bachelor’s of Science in Health Communication at MSU
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