One of the common questions I hear is, “Can CrossFit help you get rid of cellulite?”
Cellulite is that frustrating combination of lumpy fat and skin that many, mostly women, have on their thighs and hips, and under arms.
There is no shortage of products and diets claiming to get rid of cellulite fast, but most of them do not really do a quick job if at all. Cellulite is stubbornly hard to get rid of, using diet alone, because it is basically just fat stuck in a layer of skin—and the best way to burn fat is through diet combined with exercise, or plastic surgery.
There is a new wave of exercise that claims it can get rid of cellulite. CrossFit is a form of training that incorporates weightlifting and cardio into one session. It is proven to be effective for getting people into shape, but does it work for getting rid of cellulite?
So, can CrossFit help burn off all that ugly cellulite?
Not only do I have to break the news that there is no cure for cellulite (yet), but I also must explain that CrossFit ALONE cannot remove it either. But I would like to set the record straight about why CrossFit will not remove cellulite by itself, and what you can do to get rid of it if your goal is to lose weight and tone up.
You must also incorporate a healthy diet and plenty of fluids into your lifestyle along with CrossFit as your exercise, to achieve results.
While CrossFit probably will not be as effective as a more targeted effort at getting rid of cellulite for certain areas, it can certainly help.
How does CrossFit help with Cellulite?
It’s true that CrossFit uses interval training, which means short bursts of intense activity followed by short rests—this pattern helps your body to build muscle mass and lose fat. That’s great for getting rid of cellulite in general: if you’re losing fat overall, you’ll tend to lose the lumpy, dimpled appearance that comes with cellulite.
However, it is important not to put too much emphasis on your weight loss efforts and let yourself go hungry. For example, intermittent fasting (where you fast for 16-20 hours per day) is not recommended and can do more harm than good.
You might have heard that CrossFit can get rid of cellulite. While the idea of a workout that can specifically remove the dimply deposits from your thighs, butt, or stomach might sound too good to be true, there are reasons for hope.
But first, a little on cellulite, which is caused when the connective fibers between your skin and underlying tissue break down and cause those fatty deposits to bulge out. Despite its reputation as ugly, cellulite is largely harmless—you would have to lose a lot of weight for it to have any effect on your overall health. Cellulite affects 80 percent of women and 25 percent of men; it is something we are all going to have to deal with at some point in our lives.
Usually, the desire to get rid of cellulite is more for aesthetic purposes than anything else.
The bad news is that no amount of exercise ALONE has been proven effective in reducing cellulite. The good news is that exercise is still effective in reducing fat—and there is a big difference between fat and cellulite.
Any good exercise can help you with your goal to reduce or eliminate your cellulite. However, you also need a good diet to go with it. For a complete guide of exercises and diet, on the best ways to get rid of cellulite, click here for a good review of the Truth about Cellulite.
Theoretically then, if you work out enough so you are slimming down all over and the tone of your skin is improving, chances are you will see less of those unsightly bulges on your body because they will be covered by firmer-looking skin.
Everyone is always looking for a fast way to get rid of cellulite, so there are plenty of remedies circulating around.
But the one that’s recently been gaining some buzz is CrossFit.
It is not surprising: CrossFit has become the most popular fitness program in the country, and it is often thought to improve body composition. So, what does CrossFit have to do with getting rid of cellulite?
3 ways CrossFit can help YOU get rid of cellulite
There are three main reasons why CrossFit can be helpful in reducing the appearance of cellulite:
- First, it elevates your heart rate, which increases calorie burn throughout the day, even while you are not working out. Calorie burn helps burn fat and some cellulite once the right muscles are exercised.
- Second, it builds lean muscle mass, which helps you look more toned and lean overall. Toned muscles help stretch the skin around them, making cellulite less lumpy and not quite pronounced.
- Third, it keeps you moving constantly; CrossFit is like interval training, which has been shown to have a direct impact on cellulite reduction.
There are many other reasons why CrossFit can help you improve your body composition overall and reduce the appearance of your cellulite, but these are the three main ones. If you are interested in starting CrossFit or incorporating it into your current exercise routine, just give it a try! There are plenty of tutorials online to learn and classes that you can even take at a gym.
In fact, we even have a good review of a program that can teach you more about the truth about cellulite.
So yes, CrossFit can help you get rid of cellulite if you do it right!
Maybe you have heard the rumors. Maybe you have even seen the before and after pictures. After a few months of focused CrossFit combined with the right diet, it seems like people can almost miraculously get rid of the cellulite all over their bodies.
It is true, my friends. CrossFit can get rid of your cellulite if you are willing to invest the time, learn how to combine it effectively with a good diet, and put energy into doing it right. Simply use CrossFit as the exercise choice when you learn the best way to get rid of cellulite.