The struggle against cellulite (or, at least, thinking over the plan of struggle) today is occupied, probably, every second of the fair sex. The worst thing is that a hateful orange crust can appear not only on the stomach, thighs and buttocks of mature women. Very often cellulite occurs in girls at a fairly young age. One of the best ways to combat the problem is anti-cellulite massage, which can be carried out at home.
Advantages of manual anti-cellulite massage
Cellulite appears due to pathological changes in the structure of subcutaneous fat. Violation of blood circulation and metabolism, stagnation of lymph and fluid leads to a change in the structure of tissues.
Manual anti-cellulite massage uses special techniques that restore blood circulation, crush unwanted fat deposits and have a lymphatic drainage effect. Huge plus procedures - in direct effect. The masseur can control the force of pressure, if necessary penetrating deeper layers of tissues and delivering to them special anti-cellulite products (oils, creams, gels).
How to make anti-cellulite massage at home?
Of course, the ideal option - to entrust your body to a professional who is well acquainted with the techniques of anti-cellulite massage. But alas, this option is not optimal for everyone: someone does not have enough time for a masseur, someone does not like the cost of the procedure. In such cases, you can try to massage yourself.
Before you do anti-cellulite massage at home, you need to remember a few simple rules:
- Massage should be done very carefully. No sudden movements (especially in the abdomen). You need to start the procedure smoothly, then you can gradually speed up the pace.
- To benefit from the procedure was maximum, you should use special oils and creams.
- During the massage the muscles must be relaxed one hundred percent.
- Warm your hands before the procedure.
- Do not massage on skin areas where there are wounds and abrasions.
- The ideal time for the procedure is morning and evening just before bedtime.
A truly effective home anti-cellulite massage can only be with the constant implementation of the procedure. The best course is a course of 10-12 procedures. Massaging problem areas every day is not necessary - one procedure in 3-4 days will be enough.
Exercises for anti-cellulite massage at home
In fact, the technique of anti-cellulite massage is very simple - you just need to remember a few basic exercises:
- Starting and ending a massage session is best with strokes. Even the easiest movements with your fingers or palms will help improve blood circulation.
- At the next stage, you can proceed to rubbing - the exercise necessary to increase the tone of the skin. To begin with, you can try to "saw" the problem areas with the ribs of the palms. Legs are rubbed from the bottom up, hips - in circular motions.
- To do an effective anti-cellulite massage at home on your own, you will have to master the pressure. This reception is considered the most difficult. The masseur must grasp as much of the tissue as possible, knead them as a dough, and let go. Beginners, on the other hand, simply have to carefully work through all the problem areas, trying to capture the deep layers of the skin.
- Defective is massage without tapping. Slapping, shaking and banging can be of different intensity (within reasonable limits, of course). You can do them with your hands or fists. The main thing - to make the skin vibrate.
