So long CELLULITE

Don’t let cellulite keep you out of short shorts. It’s completely normal – and not dangerous or unhealthy.

The dimpled effect that often happens around the bottom and thighs is simply caused by fat cells underneath the skin pushing against the tissue between the fat and the surface skin. However, while some people are completely content with cellulite, we also know that there are those of you who would rather be rid of it. So if you do want to reduce its appearance, the best way is to simply blast that layer of fat.

This workout uses heavy weights and a high-intensity format – and targets the bigger muscle groups to rev up your metabolism.

HOW TO DO IT: Perform one set of each exercise back to back in a circuit style. Then take a minute’s rest and repeat. Remember to use the heaviest weights you can manage while keeping good form.

Beginner, 3 x 10 reps; intermediate, 4 x 10 reps; advanced, 5 x 10 reps.

KIT YOU’LL NEED: • Kettlebell • Stability ball • 2 x dumbbells • Barbell

JUMP SQUAT

Areas trained: BOTTOM, LEGS

Technique:

* Holding a dumbbell in each hand, bend at the knees and hips to lower your bottom out behind you as low as possible.

* From this position, jump up as high as you can.

* Land softly and repeat. Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout.

JUMPING LUNGE

Areas trained: LEGS, BOTTOM

Technique:

* Hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides. Start with both knees bent to about 90 degrees with the back knee just above the floor.

* Jump up as high as you can, switching foot position in mid-air, so that you land softly in a lunge with the opposite foot in front of you. Repeat this move for each rep.

KETTLEBELL JUMP

Areas trained: LEGS, BOTTOM, BACK

Technique:

* Standing with a kettlebell on the floor in front of you, bend at the hips and knees to take hold of it by the handle.

* Jump off the floor explosively, extending your body. Then land softly, bending the hips and knees again, and lowering the kettlebell back toward the floor before going straight into another rep.

STABILITY BALL CURL

Areas trained: REAR THIGHS, BOTTOM, CORE

Technique:

* Lie with your feet on a stability ball, with your legs straight and arms on the floor.

* Lift your hips up toward the ceiling to create a straight line from your feet to your neck.

* Bend your legs to pull the stability ball toward your bottom. Reverse the entire movement and repeat for the allocated reps.

CLEAN

Areas trained: LEGS, BOTTOM, BACK, SHOULDERS, FRONT UPPER ARMS, CORE

Technique:

* Holding a barbell in front of your thighs, bend your legs to create momentum.

* Row the barbell up toward your chin.

* Rotate your grip to drop your elbows under the barbell.

* Reverse the movement and repeat.

LATERAL LUNGE

Areas trained: THIGHS, BOTTOM, BACK

Technique:

* Start with your feet together, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms by your side.

* Take a large step out to the left, bending the left knee while keeping the right straight. At the same time, lower your upper body to bring the dumbbells to meet in front of your shin.

* Push off the bent leg to return to the start, repeating on the opposite side for the next rep. Keep a flat back and keep your gaze forward when you lower.