Exercises against cellulite: what really helps

It's no use - to reduce the unsightly orange peel skin, we have to get active. We tell you which exercises really help against cellulite!

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The lunge is a great exercise against cellulite.

Exercises against cellulite: how to improve the appearance of your skin

Orange peel skin is not just a problem for women who are overweight, but you should still watch your weight and eat a healthy diet. This is because the unsightly dimples can be caused by being overweight in the first place. If you have weak connective tissue, the situation is of course somewhat different, but you can also do something about this with exercise! These exercises are guaranteed to help:

Lunges

The lunge trains the thighs and bottom, making it a perfect exercise against cellulite. Advanced users also use dumbbells.

Here's how it works: Stand up straight and keep your body tense. Now take a big step forward with your right leg. Make sure that your knee remains behind the tip of your foot. Bend deeply with your left knee. Hold the position for around 30 seconds and return to the starting position. Now take a step forward with your left leg. Repeat 10 times per side, 3 rounds.

Sitting against the wall

This exercise against cellulite is as simple as it is effective, especially for the thighs!

Here's how it works: Find a free space against the wall or another stable background. Now simply go down until your knees are at a 90-degree angle. Keep your entire back and bottom firmly against the wall. Keep your arms away from your body or simply rest them on your thighs - but the strength must come from your legs alone! Hold for about 30 seconds, then come back up. Approx. 10 repetitions. Tip: Gradually increase the holding time to 1 minute or longer!

Weak connective tissue: what you can do about it

Do a bridge

Doing a bridge is always good, especially for your bottom, as this exercise really tightens it up.

Here 's how it works: Lie on the floor (preferably with a mat underneath) and place your legs slightly apart. Then lift your buttocks until they form a line with your upper body and thighs. Hold the position for several seconds up to 1 minute. Approx. 10 repetitions for 2 to 3 rounds.