does yoga really get rid of cellulite?

by **VictoriaB** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:13 am

i read a magazine article about it but i don't know whether to believe it or not. i don't understand how it could help?

by **179** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:16 am

I'm not sure either, but I still suggest you do it.
Like go out and buy a mat and a Denise Austin dvd.

You'll be so lean, flexible, and you'll feel great.
I do it. (:

by **SahaarXxX** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:16 am

i think so.im not really sure how it helps either but ppl say it does so...yeah...

by **BRrrrWhyAmISooCold476** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:16 am

I take yoga and this has never been mentioned nor have I ever heard that before and I dont see how.

by **Erika696** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:16 am

of course it could.

by **ScarlettIcing293** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:17 am

It doesn't really help, it strengthens muscles, tones and increases flexibility but it does not break down fats and toxins to any great degree, you'd need a cardiovascular exercise for that.

EDIT "mofo chabugie" seems to be under the impression that cellulite is removable via surgery and is caused by childbirth!, a perfect example of the crap spouted by idiots on this site.

by **vitaliy985** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:17 am

by **Cash612** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:18 am

not technically. A proper diet along with exercise may decrease the fat content of the affected cells, but it cant be removed altogether.

by **FavoriteBird** on Fri May 08, 2009 12:36 am

First off *I am not a doctor* so take this as you would take casual advice from a friend...

It is my understanding that cellulite is nothing more than cells that are so inflamed with toxins and fat deposits (hence cell-ullite which means "cell" - "inflammation") that they push up against the skin and create a lumpy appearance (like cottage cheese). Any physical activity that gets your blood and lymphatic system flowing should flush the fat and toxins out of the cells and stop the inflammation (which reduces/gets rid of the cellulite).
However, just like weight and body type in general, cellulite is a genetic factor as well. This just means that some people are more prone to it than others, and that some people can rid themselves of it easily while others cannot. I've been physically active my whole life and never knew what cellulite really was until I went through about 6 or 8 months of relative inactivity. I noticed that over time I developed a good bit of cellulite even though I am only 22 and am technically underweight. As soon as I started drinking a lot of water on a daily basis and sticking to a cardio workout schedule the cellulite went away. It took about 1 or 2 months in my case for it to be completely gone.
So to answer your question directly (lol) yes, yoga CAN get rid of cellulite provided you do it regularly and have genetics on your side. Good luck!

by **nicolet** on Fri May 08, 2009 8:02 pm

NO DUMMY why r old people so stupid

does yoga really get rid of cellulite?