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Fight Cellulite Fast with Yoga

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Thomas Hoefgen
By Amanda MacMillan
From Health magazine

You’re really not sure how it happened, but one day you looked in the mirror and there it was—cellulite, creeping up on your legs and butt just in time for swimsuit season. Happily, there’s a speedy way to smooth those bumps and lumps: Yoga.

We asked New York City–based yoga and Pilates instructor and Health Expert Network pro Kristin McGee, star of fitness DVDs MTV Power Yoga and the new Weight Loss Pilates, to create a cellulite-busting routine that targets the butt and thighs, the areas most prone to dimpling.

Thanks to all those days spent sitting, fat pushes through weakened spots in the connective tissue beneath skin. But rebuilding muscle tone in those trouble spots and burning excess fat can help smooth out cellulite and prevent future dimpling, McGee says.

Do this 20-minute sequence three days a week—plus 30 minutes of vigorous cardio, four times a week—and you’ll see smoother skin in just six weeks. View slideshow

Last Updated: July 15, 2009
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  • shobhika

    Yoga [causes] lymph to flow more freely through fatty areas, flushing toxins and reducing cellulite.Half Shoulderstand: Lie on your back with arms by your side. Bend your knees and rock your legs up, bringing your knees to your forehead and placing your hands under your hips to support them, keeping your elbows on the floor. Hold for 8 to 10 breaths, then slowly release your knees and roll gently back onto the floor. Learn this pose from a teacher before attempting on your own, then practice once every other day.for more information on it visit our website http://www.artisticyoga.com

  • Laura

    I need to ask. What company makes the silver bra top that the model in this article is wearing? It doesn’t appear to be listed anywhere. Thanks!

    • debbie

      I’d love to know where to buy the great silver bra top in the yoga article…brand and where to purchase?? thanks

  • Carolyn

    I LOVE this silver bra top! I want it. I HAVE TO KNOW WHERE TO PURCHASE THIS.

  • Serge

    Absolute truth! With Yoga you can fight anything. You may find very helpful articles on how to apply Yoga to improve many health aspects at Going-Well.com
    If you interested especially in cellulite fighting, you may find this article interesting for you. It includes several home remedies from cellulite – How to Get Rid of Cellulite: Natural Home Remedies

  • Gina

    I also love the silver sport bra, what brand is it? Is it available on-line?

    Yoga and silver fan,
    Gina

  • anonyme

    Both aerobic and weight lifting can do wonders on getting rid or minimize cellulite in our legs and other parts of the body. Read it all here. http://www.female-workout.com/female-workout/an-effective-way-to-remove-cellulites-%E2%80%93-it%E2%80%99s-not-cosmetic-surgery

  • Amanda

    What brand is the silver yoga top, and where can I purchase it?

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