One of the exercises that we do almost daily in my weight loss boot camp is the good ‘ol fashioned jump rope.
But did you know that jumping rope has been scientifically proven to reduce cellulite?
It’s a fact that I just learned recently and it solidifies it as one of my all time favorite workouts for my clients.
The reason it can improve the look of those unsightly bumps is because of the rhythmic movement and it’s effect on the lymphatic system.
Have you seen those different very expensive cellulite treatments like velasmooth and endermologie? What they do is based very much on the rhythmic massage and what it does to your lymphatic system.
Check out this excerpt from Womentowomen.com:
"Cellulite begins when numerous fat cells collect in one area (generally the buttocks, thighs and upper arms in women), causing the skin to bulge. The dimpling effect occurs when the connective fibers in the skin pull down in areas where body fat is pushing up. Toxins and lymph fluid accumulate in the pockets of fat. Improving the circulation of lymph in areas prone to cellulite and reducing toxic burden are two successful ways to diminish cellulite from the inside out."
Don’t skim over the part about reducing the toxic burden, that’s your diet high in processed foods and sugar.
So it all goes back to diet and exercise but jumping rope is one more pole in the water. If you do 10 different things that all improve the appearance of cellulite by 2% then that’s a 20% improvement! I’d take that, wouldn’t you?
And as if cellulite reduction is not awesome enough, jumping rope is also one of my favorites because it’s a do ANYWHERE, inexpensive, calorie-Scorching workout. If you need some tips check out the this blog post on how to Burn Maximum Calories with your jump rope.
So grab a jump rope and jump your bumps away!