Do you regularly do cardio sessions to look after your figure? But did you know that it’s just as important to take time to strength train several times a week? Let us walk you through what strength training can bring to your routine when you have cellulite!
Why strength train when you have cellulite?
Did you know? Strength training has its place in your long-term cellulite routine! Moving and working your muscles is one of the good habits to pair with a skincare routine and everyday steps against water retention, which often goes hand in hand with cellulite. As your muscles get stronger, and alongside a balanced diet and cardio for working on fat, they help you show off a more toned, athletic silhouette!
Your efforts do, of course, need to be consistent. Changes vary from person to person, for example around the thighs or glutes, and they don’t always show up on the scales. So don’t worry if the scales show no change in weight, or even a slight gain! For the same volume, muscle is denser than fat. Give your body time to adjust to this new activity and stay motivated by following the right exercise routine.
How to get started?
Ideally, aim for 3 sessions per week, every other day to give your muscles enough time to recover and rebuild properly. Sessions can last 30 to 45 minutes, including a warm-up and cool-down with a few stretches. Make sure to stay well hydrated and use a fan during your workouts in summer!
You can check out the following articles to find more strength training exercise ideas for different areas of the body:
- Exercises to work your thighs
- Anti-cellulite exercises you can do in bed
- Gym exercises to work your waist
- Exercises to work your arms
- How to do squats properly
- Exercises to do every day
These exercises are simple to do and can be performed at home. They’ll work your entire body: glutes, thighs, arms, abs… Don’t forget to keep up your cardio sessions, and use your CelluBlue every day. This routine brings together strength training, cardio and skincare.
Fitting strength training into your week
The hardest part isn’t starting, it’s keeping going. The secret is a simple routine you can stick to, even during busy weeks. Short, regular sessions are better than one big workout every now and then, followed by aching muscles that put you off.
In practice, set fixed days for your strength sessions, for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and keep cardio for the other days: brisk walking, cycling, swimming or dancing. Start with short sets and a modest number of reps, then build up gradually once the movements feel easy. Good form matters more than speed: back straight, knees in line with your feet, steady breathing.
A few precautions before you begin
- Always warm up for a few minutes before your session, and finish with some gentle stretches.
- Sharp pain, joint pain or pain that doesn’t go away is never normal: stop the exercise and ask for advice.
- After pregnancy, check with your midwife or doctor first, especially about pelvic floor rehabilitation, before going back to ab exercises.
- If you’re returning to exercise after a long break or have a medical condition, it’s best to get medical advice first.
- Be patient: skin and figure change slowly, and every body responds at its own pace.
Related articles
- Cellulite: why choose strength training?
- What are the benefits of weight training?
- Our fitness tips to fight cellulite and lose weight!
- Exercise Bike & Cellulite: Does It Really Work?
- Waterbike and Cellulite: What Can You Expect?
- Can you get rid of cellulite with exercise?
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