Sport is widely recognised as one of the best ways to release everyday stress and tension. What if you could combine those feel-good moments with your fight against cellulite? Certain activities will help you feel more zen while giving your body a real boost when it comes to smoothing out dimples…
Why does stress affect cellulite?
Several scientific studies have shown that stress has a direct impact on the appearance and development of cellulite. When we’re stressed, our body produces a hormone called cortisol, which encourages the build-up of dimples by disrupting blood and lymphatic circulation and increasing fat storage.
On top of that — and you’ve probably noticed this yourself — when we’re stressed, we tend to snack more… And more often than not, it’s sugary or fatty foods we reach for! For both of these reasons, stress has a real impact on cellulite. Wellness sports are an excellent way to tackle this: they help you release stress while burning calories and toning your body.
Our pick of wellness and anti-cellulite sports
Yoga
YogaNo wellness sports list would be complete without yoga! As well as releasing tension and stress, yoga helps you strengthen all your muscles deeply and boost healthy blood and lymphatic circulation — essential for tackling cellulite. Hatha yoga, Power Yoga, Bikram Yoga… the choice is yours, so pick the style that suits you best!
Suspension Pilates
Suspension Pilates is one of the newer sports that works just as well on your wellbeing as on your figure! Combining Pilates movements with TRX (suspension resistance training using straps), this activity helps sculpt your entire silhouette, improve balance and coordination, and leave you feeling genuinely relaxed.
Body Balance: the ultimate wellness sport
Body Balance combines Pilates, stretching, yoga and strength training. The result? You work every single muscle group, refine your figure, target cellulite and come away with an incredible sense of wellbeing!
Aqua HIIT
A combination of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and aqua cycling, aqua HIIT is a new activity that has everything going for it. The concept is to alternate between intense effort phases and active recovery phases to maximise fat burning and smooth out dimples. The combination of this workout and the massaging effect of the water is ideal for evening out skin texture. Push yourself in the pool and you’ll come out feeling relaxed, energised and at your best — body and mind!
Remember, if your goal is to reduce cellulite, there’s one winning trio you can’t do without:
- Physical activity,
- A healthy diet
- Pinch-and-roll massage with your Cellublue Cup.
