As you may have guessed, products promising to get rid of cellulite make up a multi-million dollar industry. From cellulite-reduction lotions to laser-light machines, brand new methods that promise to get rid of cellulite emerge almost every year. But ultimately, getting rid of cellulite requires some very simple changes:
1. Strengthening connective tissue
2. Decreasing your fat intake.
3. Regular exercise - 5000 steps a day.
Different layers of your skin are made up of different types of cells, and though the skin cells on the outer part of your skin (the epidermis) are constantly being lost and replaced with new cells, the skin cells under the epidermis are a bit more permanent.
These layers of the skin, called the dermis and subdermis, are made up of elastic connective tissues, fibers, blood vessels and all sorts of components that can stretch or contract depending on how they’re treated. If they’re not treated well, they become weak, fat pokes through, and cellulite forms. So how can you strengthen this connective tissue?
1. Exercise. Exercise improves blood flow to connective tissue and also strengthens the muscles that can help tighten and support the skin. One of the best ways to get rid of cellulite in an area is to do a targeted weight-training program - some examples are squats, leg extensions, lunges and leg curls.
2. Creams. Skin tightening creams with herbal formulas and ingredients such as aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, yeast extract, soy protein, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A can help to hydrate skin and increase collagen and elastin formation. Beware that many of these creams contain caffeine, which can improve circulation, but can also give you jitters and insomnia. Many creams can also irritate your skin, leading to rashes, bumps, hives and irritation.
3. Nutrition. Protein-rich foods such as cottage cheese, milk, legumes, tofu, beans, seeds, nuts, and fish all contain collagen and elastin forming components, which can help to strengthen connective tissue and prevent cellulite fat from poking through. Staying very well hydrated each day will also assist the skin and connective tissue in staying healthy and supple.
4. Improve circulation. Avoid tight clothing, especially around areas where you tend to form cellulite. Yoga, regular stretching, and even regular use of herbs like ginseng, cayenne, ginger, and cinnamon can also help improve circulation, which keeps connective tissue fed and strong. If you have some money to burn, you can get a medical laser treatment which can also improve circulation, but may not be much better than simply getting a regular massage to enhance circulation and maintaining a regular exercise program.
If you want killer abs, you should try the below Plank variations:
1. Front Planks: Get in a push-up position, drop onto your forearms and elbows and hold that position for as long as possible. You can also try tapping your feet up and down.
2. Side Planks: From a frank plank position, roll onto your side, with both feet stacked and your body weight supported on just one forearm instead of both.
3. Stability Ball Corkscrew: This is by far the best abs exercise!
See how on this YouTube video Stability Ball Corkscrew - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4eQJgcd67o
Get Rid of that Cellulite!
ReplyDeleteAs you may have guessed, products promising to get rid of cellulite make up a multi-million dollar industry. From cellulite-reduction lotions to laser-light machines, brand new methods that promise to get rid of cellulite emerge almost every year. But ultimately, getting rid of cellulite requires some very simple changes:
1. Strengthening connective tissue
2. Decreasing your fat intake.
3. Regular exercise - 5000 steps a day.
Different layers of your skin are made up of different types of cells, and though the skin cells on the outer part of your skin (the epidermis) are constantly being lost and replaced with new cells, the skin cells under the epidermis are a bit more permanent.
These layers of the skin, called the dermis and subdermis, are made up of elastic connective tissues, fibers, blood vessels and all sorts of components that can stretch or contract depending on how they’re treated. If they’re not treated well, they become weak, fat pokes through, and cellulite forms. So how can you strengthen this connective tissue?
1. Exercise. Exercise improves blood flow to connective tissue and also strengthens the muscles that can help tighten and support the skin. One of the best ways to get rid of cellulite in an area is to do a targeted weight-training program - some examples are squats, leg extensions, lunges and leg curls.
2. Creams. Skin tightening creams with herbal formulas and ingredients such as aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, yeast extract, soy protein, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A can help to hydrate skin and increase collagen and elastin formation. Beware that many of these creams contain caffeine, which can improve circulation, but can also give you jitters and insomnia. Many creams can also irritate your skin, leading to rashes, bumps, hives and irritation.
3. Nutrition. Protein-rich foods such as cottage cheese, milk, legumes, tofu, beans, seeds, nuts, and fish all contain collagen and elastin forming components, which can help to strengthen connective tissue and prevent cellulite fat from poking through. Staying very well hydrated each day will also assist the skin and connective tissue in staying healthy and supple.
4. Improve circulation. Avoid tight clothing, especially around areas where you tend to form cellulite. Yoga, regular stretching, and even regular use of herbs like ginseng, cayenne, ginger, and cinnamon can also help improve circulation, which keeps connective tissue fed and strong. If you have some money to burn, you can get a medical laser treatment which can also improve circulation, but may not be much better than simply getting a regular massage to enhance circulation and maintaining a regular exercise program.
How to get Killer Abs:
ReplyDeleteIf you want killer abs, you should try the below Plank variations:
1. Front Planks: Get in a push-up position, drop onto your forearms and elbows and hold that position for as long as possible. You can also try tapping your feet up and down.
2. Side Planks: From a frank plank position, roll onto your side, with both feet stacked and your body weight supported on just one forearm instead of both.
3. Stability Ball Corkscrew: This is by far the best abs exercise!
See how on this YouTube video Stability Ball Corkscrew - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4eQJgcd67o