| Cottage cheese thighs, also known as cellulite, is a | | | | While it may be a difficult problem to completely |
| condition most commonly seen in women starting | | | | fix, it is very easy to reduce the appearance of |
| in the mid 20's. This condition occurs as a result of | | | | this condition by simply doing some exercises that |
| the building of fat cells, which become larger and | | | | are targeting this area directly. The number one |
| are able to be seen as dimpling on the skin. While | | | | exercise you can do that will hit the most muscles |
| this condition occurs most often in the upper | | | | in the thighs, thus eliminating excess fat stores, is |
| thighs, it is also quite common to see it anywhere | | | | the squat. |
| on the body where there is an any excess fat | | | | The squat is a very well known exercise that can |
| deposits. | | | | be done in a variety of different ways. For the |
| What exactly causes this unsightly "cottage | | | | sake of eliminating unsightly cellulite, aim to do 3 |
| cheese" appearance? | | | | sets of 15-20 squats at least twice per week. As |
| This is caused by two things: | | | | you get stronger and more comfortable with this |
| 1. The fat cells grow in size, to the point where | | | | exercise, you can increase your weight, your |
| they are able to push up on the skin, disturbing | | | | reps, or even apply advanced techniques such as |
| the smooth appearance from the outside. | | | | pausing at the lower position for a few seconds. |
| 2. The skin dimples around these enlarged fat | | | | Give the squat about three months until you start |
| cells, known as puckering, and gives the | | | | to see a really dramatic effect, then continue to |
| appearance of lumps and bumps. | | | | use is in conjunction with a smart nutritional plan, |
| So how can we reduce the appearance of | | | | and you will be on your way to smooth skin in no |
| cellulite? | | | | time flat. |