Temperatures are rising and we can (finally) make the most of the pool… Hello lounging on a sun chair, splashing around to cool off, sipping cocktails with our feet in the water… And anti-cellulite workouts! Because yes, ladies, if there’s a pool nearby, you have absolutely no excuse not to train and keep fighting those dimples.
Why work out in the pool?
On top of letting you move without overheating, pool workouts are ideal for beginners, or for anyone dealing with weight concerns or joint issues. Water helps engage your muscles without putting them under strain. It’s also a great way to step up your training intensity by using water resistance. And the cherry on top: working out in the pool can help you fight cellulite really effectively! The natural massage effect created by moving through water stimulates blood circulation, reduces water retention and helps break down fatty deposits — meaning smoother-looking skin. So, who’s putting on their swimsuit?
Today we’re sharing a full-body anti-cellulite pool circuit. For a complete session, repeat this circuit 3 times.
Our tip: just because you’re working out in the pool doesn’t mean you can skip hydrating, ladies! Make sure to drink plenty of water before, during and after your session. This simple habit will amplify the anti-cellulite benefits of aquatic exercise even further!
Exercise #1: leg lifts, for a lifted, smoother-looking bottom
For this exercise, stand facing the pool edge with water up to your waist. Holding onto the edge for support, slowly lift your right leg straight back behind you, keeping it extended. Raise it as high as you can without arching your lower back. Lower it back down slowly, then repeat 15 times on each leg.
Exercise #2: push-ups, for toned, defined arms
Stay facing the pool edge and place both hands flat on the ledge, hip-width apart. Pressing through your hands, push your body up until your arms are fully extended. Your body should form a straight line from head to toe. Slowly bend your arms back down, then repeat the movement 30 times.
Exercise #3: high knees, for a flat, cellulite-free tummy
Stand upright in the pool with the water just below your chest. Rest one hand on the pool edge to help you balance. Then, quickly alternate bringing each knee up toward your chest, one after the other. Throughout the exercise, keep your abs and glutes engaged. Complete 30 reps (1 rep = right knee + left knee).
Exercise #4: cycling, for sleek thighs and firmer skin
With your back against the pool wall, rest your elbows on the edge so your upper body is out of the water. Extend both legs out in front of you until they’re horizontal. Pedal in a cycling motion, keeping your glutes and abs engaged throughout. Continue for 2 minutes.
And off we go again — 3 rounds total! With this pool workout, cellulite doesn’t stand a chance…
Once you’re out of the pool, keep up the fight against dimples with a cupping massage session, ladies! As well as improving your circulation, these massages help break down the fatty deposits behind cellulite. To get the best results, try our Anti-Cellulite Method with cupping cups. With just 3 minutes of daily massage, you can start to see a difference in as little as 3 weeks. Pretty motivating, right?
