Yoga for trouble areas
I have compiled some of my favorite exercises to share with you. These are moves that really help transform trouble spots and get rid of cellulite.
Thanks to all those days spent sitting, or not exercising – 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.
Do this 20-minute sequence three days a week—plus 30 minutes of cardio four times a week—and you’ll see smoother skin and more tone in your trouble areas. In just 6 weeks!
HIgh Lunge with a twist
Standing with feet together, press hands into prayer position at center of chest. Tighten abs and lunge left foot back so right knee is directly above right ankle. Hinge chest forward as you twist, from the waist, to the right.
Rest left elbow just outside right knee, keeping hips level and facing forward. Look up past right elbow; hold for 5–8 breaths. Bring torso back to center, lift chest, and return to standing; repeat with legs reversed.
Rest left elbow just outside right knee, keeping hips level and facing forward. Look up past right elbow; hold for 5–8 breaths. Bring torso back to center, lift chest, and return to standing; repeat with legs reversed.
A Strong Back – Locust Pose
How to do it: You already know how bad sitting all day at a computer or in your car if for your back. This pose strengthens and stretches the muscles in your lower back and along the spine. Lie facedown, press your legs together, and lift legs off the floor. Then lift your arms straight back behind you and lift your chest, coming into a mini-Cobra in the front. Hold for 30 seconds. Do 10 reps.
Lifted Triangle – Love Handles
Keeping your legs strong and belly firm, inhale and reach both hands forward. Bend your right knee and reach your right shoulder toward it, then straighten your leg as you raise back up (shown above). Bend and straighten 2 more times, then turn your chest toward the ground and fold over your straight right leg; hold for 5 breaths. Inhale as you bend both knees, and return to Plank position. Hold for 1 breath. Do steps 3–10 on the left side, then repeat the whole series (steps 3–10 on each side) 2 more times.
Warrior 2 – lower belley pooch hips
Inhale as you straighten your right knee, then exhale as you bend it again, twisting your torso toward the left and lowering your arms so that t
he right arm is straight out in front of you and your left arm is straight out behind you (shown above). Hold for 30 seconds. Do 10 reps.
he right arm is straight out in front of you and your left arm is straight out behind you (shown above). Hold for 30 seconds. Do 10 reps.
Abs and Lower Belly
Boat Pose
Sit up high and straight, hands beneath your knees. Slowly tightem your abs and lift your feet off the floor, knees bent, with your legs at a 45 degree angle.
xx,
Jenna
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