How effective are squats? And will they get rid of cellulite?

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1. PhatPheline says:

   01/19/2008 at 3:42 AM

   yes squats are great for toning the butt and thighs but i dont think they get rid of cellulite
2. Lacey says:

   01/21/2008 at 7:05 AM

   I’m just going to take this one in series:

   I’ve read on plenty of sites that squats are the most effective way to drop weight and tone your butt and thighs.
   Drop weight – no. You need to do aerobic exercise (get up a good sweat with your heart pounding – jogging, sports, kick boxing, etc.) and eat fewer calories than you expend in a day to burn fat.
   Tone butt thighs – Yes. You are going to tighten up these muscles. Also, there is very little truth to what you were saying about weight loss. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns, BUT muscle weighs more than fat. The muscle building alone will not produce the fat loss you are seeking.

   I have cellulite in my butt and thighs, will squats get rid of it?
   No – Cellulite doesn’t have to do with muscle, it has to do with fat. There are a couple things you can do to improve the appearance of cellulite, but you can’t really make it go away. (1) Drink water to hydrate your cells. (2) Massage the area to increase blood flow. Supposedly dry body brushing (do an internet search for proper techniques) is the most effective tissue massage for cellulite. (3) Try some creams and gels, but know that all results take time (1 month+) and are temporary (1-2 days).
3. ask me another says:

   01/23/2008 at 2:04 PM

   To get cellulite under control you must lower your body fat percentage. So cardio will help here more than squats. Jogging will not only help you get trim but will also help to tone your legs and back side at the same time. Squats are more for building mass than for toning. Lunges would be a better choice for toning..good luck