What is Cellulite?

If you suffer from cellulite you are certainly not alone. In fact, over 90 per cent of women, of all ages and sizes have it.

There are a huge number of celebrities who haven't been able to escape the horror that is cellulite and are often snapped on the beach with their orange peel circled for the world to see.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford, X-Factor judge Kelly Rowland, and Kim Kardashian are just a few of the many celebrities who suffer from cellulite.

So what exactly is cellulite and how can you prevent it?

There are a number of reasons why cellulite appears, along with many myths and old wives tales. Some of the true reasons include:

Poor Circulation: Poor circulation can result in poor lymphatic draining as the lymphatic system depends on the blood pumping to get it to work effectively. The lymph gets under the skin but because of poor drainage it cannot remove toxins or excess fluids. The excess fluid prevents blood from reaching the tissues so excess fat is not absorbed properly and becomes visible in the form of dimples.

Lack of exercise: Although athletes can get cellulite too, exercise is a sure way to prevent cellulite and improve the appearance of present dimples. Exercising helps to improve the circulation and removes any excess fluid. It also tones muscles so the skin will look smoother even if there are already some signs of cellulite.

Hereditary Factors: If your mother and grandmother suffered from cellulite it is likely that you will too, don’t worry though you can prevent cellulite and the earlier you start the more likely it is that you’ll escape the curse.

The biggest false claim regarding how to prevent cellulite is that liposuction or surgery is the only solution. In fact there are much cheaper ways to prevent cellulite without having to go under the knife and the easiest is to simply change your shoes!

How can shoes help cellulite!?

Anti-cellulite shoes not only look great, they're also a fantastic beauty treatment and a great way to treat and prevent cellulite.

If you swap your normal shoes for a pair of anti-cellulite shoes you'll be exercising all the areas of your body where cellulite is normally found - your thighs, bum and stomach.
More good news is that, depending on the style, you'll burn up to five times more calories than you would if you wore a normal pair of shoes or trainers.

As these anti-cellulite shoes work your problem areas (bum, thighs, and stomach) harder, your circulation also improves so your body can remove toxins and excess fluids to improve the appearance of cellulite. Research has shown that an increase in circulation can significantly improve the appearance of cellulite.

Here is a round up of our favourite cellulite shoes which will help prevent cellulite and leave your legs free from orange peel!

Earth Shoes are designed with Negative Heel Technology, which means that the heel of the shoe is LOWER than the front. Stepping into a pair is like nothing else you've ever experienced, similar to when turning up the incline on a treadmill, Earth shoes have been proven to burn up to 4 times as much body fat than standard footwear.

Tonewalkers are renowned for being an “extreme exercise shoe” and they feature a unique moulded platform which has been designed based on the core yoga principles. Tonewalkers give maximum results while they offer a low impact workout. They target the muscles in the core and the legs and give 5 times the same exercise value as standard shoes!

All our Vital shoes feature gentle massaging nubs called “Vitalnopps”, which stimulate reflex zones and improve blood circulation which can effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite.

If you opt for a pair of anti-cellulite shoes then your whole body will feel the change. Your calf and thigh muscles will stretch, your bum will tighten and your stomach will be sucked in!

We've put together some cellulite-busting tips for you to combine with the use of cellulite busting shoes to get the smooth skin you want!

• Drink lots of water! Eight glasses a day is recommended.
• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables; get your 5 a day!
• Avoid high fat foods, check saturated fat content on foods.
• Cut down on caffeine and stop smoking. See your doctor about quitting.
• Increase your daily exercise to get your blood pumping! Doctors say half an hour a day is sufficient enough to keep joints supple and generally improve health and wellbeing.