Cellulite usually appears on the hips, lowers limbs and stomach. For the majority of women, leg cellulite is often the most problematic because it is difficult to conceal when wearing shorts, skirts, swimsuits and other pieces of clothing that reveal the lower limbs. While the treatments for cellulite are the same regardless of where it appears on the body, here are some specific tips about leg cellulite that could help you refine these methods.
Anti Cellulite Creams for the Legs
Cellulite lotions use ingredients that help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Some creams are specifically marketed for leg cellulite but the fact is that all lotions will work the same no matter where it is applied on the body. When researching which cellulite cream to use, ignore this type of marketing and instead closely examine the ingredients in the product. You want to see cellulite-busting ingredients such as caffeine, Retinol (also known as Vitamin A), ginko extract, bladderwrack and aminophylline. It is also important to see plenty of positive customer reviews of the cream.
Massage Away Leg Cellulite
Anti cellulite massage is a very popular way to treat cellulite. By gently massaging the legs, it is possible to reduce the condition by increasing lymphatic drainage, stretching and relaxing the connective tissues and breaking up the fat deposits.
Generally, there are two ways you can conduct this type of massage – at home or in a beauty clinic. Your at home options include massaging the area with your bare hands in conjunction with a moisturizer or cellulite cream; or using a home massage device such as the Verseo cellulite roller. The main problems with only using your hands is that can be difficult to apply enough pressure, lead to sore fingers and some women find it hard to reach the back of the legs effectively. A massaging device can overcome most of these difficulties and can reduce the time it takes to effectively massage your entire legs.
There are a number of commercial anti cellulite machines that are used in beauty therapy clinics. Endermologie, Velasmooth and TriActive are the most well known. These machines are non-invasive and give a gentle and pleasant massage that is much more effective than a home massage device. However, a complete block of treatments on these machines can be expensive. Sessions cost between $60 and $100 each, and up to 15 sessions are normally needed to see the best results. To keep the results, you will need ongoing sessions once per month.
Exercise: How to Correctly Tone The Legs
Clinical trials have shown that an exercise program that balances both cardio and weight bearing exercise can significantly reduce cellulite when performed over 8 weeks. As a result, a correct anti cellulite exercise program should not just focus on reducing fat levels with intensive cardio exercise. Instead, it should also have a major strength training component to increase lean muscle mass in the legs.
Lean muscle gives the legs a smooth and firm look by tightening the skin and supporting the natural subcutaneous fat layer that cannot be removed by cardio exercise. It is recommended that women focus on leg exercises for cellulite that work the hips, legs and buttocks like the squat, leg curls, lunges and the leg press machine.
However, not everyone likes to lift weights. An alternative to an intensive strength training routine is to undergo a program which utilizes your own body weight such as those based on Pilates or dance moves.
One of the most highly recommended programs like this is Kim Overton’s Love Your Legs, Cellulite Reduction At-Home Program
Her program consists of 3 components: nutrition, exercise and circulation. The exercise component has 10 home exercises that tighten and tone the legs and butt without weights. The nutrition element has suggestions about what foods to eat and an interview with Dr Howard Murad, a cellulite expert, and Dr Jack Tipps, an expert nutritionist. Finally, the circulation component has techniques on how to increase circulation in the legs and thighs.
Women who follow the love your legs cellulite reduction at home program can expect to see results in 2 weeks and maximum results in 6 to 8 weeks. Customer reviews of this program have been excellent.
