Cellulite never plays fair… Not content with appearing on our thighs, our buttocks and our arms, it can also settle around the stomach and hips! To fight dimples and tone this part of the body, exercise is essential. To help you get back smooth, beautiful skin and eliminate belly cellulite, we’ve handpicked the 6 best strength-training exercises. Pair them with a balanced diet and regular pinch-and-roll massages, and you’ll see results fast!
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The plank: an ultra-effective exercise to eliminate belly cellulite
A classic move you’ve probably already heard of… The plank effectively engages every muscle in the body, especially the abs. It’s your go-to for a flat stomach and firmer skin.
To perform this exercise, lie face down, then push up onto your hands and the balls of your feet. Keep your body in a straight line by engaging your core, as well as your thighs and glutes. And don’t forget to breathe! If you’re a beginner, aim to hold for at least 30 seconds, then gradually increase the duration.
The cross crunch: for a toned, cellulite-free stomach
This variation of the classic crunch targets the oblique abs. With regular practice, you’ll slim your waist and tackle the fat and cellulite sitting around your hips.
Lie on your back, bend your knees and lift your feet to form a 90° angle, then place your hands behind your ears. Look straight ahead with your chin slightly lifted, then engage your abs to raise your torso without straining your neck. As you come up, bring your right elbow toward your left knee, lower back down, then repeat on the other side. And repeat!
The Russian twist: easy and remarkably effective against belly cellulite
This one is surprisingly enjoyable — and incredibly effective! The twist also works the obliques to prevent fat and dimples from building up around the waistline.
Start by lying on your back, arms stretched out to the sides and feet together. Bend your knees and lift your legs, then slowly rotate your hips to the right until they nearly touch the floor, keeping your abs firmly engaged. Slowly return to the starting position, then lower your legs to the other side. Keep your shoulders flat on the ground and take your time.
The side plank: a variation to fight cellulite on the stomach and hips
This plank variation works your deep abdominal muscles and helps target cellulite around the waist.
Lie on your side. Pressing into your forearm and the foot resting on the floor, lift your body into a straight line. To help with balance, you can extend your top arm toward the ceiling. Engage all your muscles and hold the position for as long as possible. Then switch sides. If holding this position is too challenging, you can rest your knee on the floor.
The bicycle crunch: an effective anti-cellulite exercise
The bicycle crunch combines the benefits of crunches and the twist. It tones the stomach while targeting stubborn cellulite and fat.
Lie on your back and place your hands behind your ears. Lift your legs slightly, then perform a pedalling motion by alternately bending and extending them. At the same time, engage your abs and lift your torso to bring the opposite elbow toward the bending knee.
The boat pose: our final exercise to eliminate belly cellulite
For this last anti-cellulite and flat-stomach move, sit on your mat. Lean your torso slightly back and extend your arms in front of you. Then lift both bent legs until your shins are parallel to the floor. Hold the position for as long as possible.
So, are you motivated and ready to take on these 6 powerful exercises to eliminate belly cellulite? To say goodbye to orange-peel skin, don’t forget to combine these strength-training moves with a healthy diet and regular pinch-and-roll massages on the stomach.
THE ANTI-CELLULITE BELLY ROUTINE
To eliminate cellulite
To make sure your anti-cellulite massage is as effective as possible, grab your Cellublue Cupping Cup, the essential tool for tackling dimples! Apply a rich massage oil to prepare the skin. Then use the cup to suction and break down cellulite. Finish with the orange-peel massager to smooth the skin
To break down dimples
And to break down stubborn dimples, reach for the anti-cellulite cream!
The anti-cellulite cream, with its 3% caffeine — known for its lipolytic properties — helps reduce cellulite deposits. The bumpy orange-peel appearance is visibly reduced, and dimples are smoothed out.
To smooth orange-peel skin
Exfoliating is the essential step in your body routine — it primes the skin to absorb other treatments and boosts their results! The Cellublue scrub, enriched with caffeine, stimulates blood circulation and helps loosen dimples while smoothing the skin.
A few tips on the diet side
Finally, to eliminate belly cellulite, it’s worth taking a closer look at what’s on your plate. Good nutritional habits will naturally amplify the effects of your exercises and your Cellublue anti-cellulite routine. Here’s what to keep in mind:
- cut back on salt, as it encourages water retention, which is itself a driver of aqueous cellulite;
- also limit sugar, which directly feeds dimples (yes, sugar is converted into fat stores!);
- eat lean proteins, which support muscle development and keep you feeling full;
- round things out with complex carbohydrates and plenty of fruit and vegetables;
- stay well hydrated — focus on water, draining drinks (like our day and night drainer duo day and night), herbal teas and infusions.