Unfortunately, cellulite gets the better of most of us. Statistics show that 90% of women suffer with cellulite – that’s right, it’s most likely that even Kate Moss has this disastrous dimpling. Fortunately for men, only 10% of them have this condition. Why? Men store fat cells in a different way to women, so the septae (the connective tissue that fills the gap between cells) does not get affected. However the majority of us are prone to this cellulite and feel extremely self-conscious when at the beach. So what can you do to banish cellulite, or at least help get rid of it? Swim, swim, swim.


Being a water baby is a good way to improve this unwanted “orange peel” skin pattern. Whilst luxury spas vow to get rid of cellulite forever with exclusive treatments, the truth is, these treatments don’t work particularly well. Instead of splashing out on overpriced treatments, you can actually reduce cellulite through exercise and a healthy diet.

You can’t expect to kiss goodbye to cellulite just because you’ve started swimming on a regular basis. As much as that would be nice, it’s not realistic. If you’re eating an excessive amount of junk then keep on dreaming your way to a cellulite-free bod; a balanced diet needs to go hand-in-hand with swimming.

On the flipside, whilst exercise is an essential part of a cellulite prevention regime, it’s not enough to consume a healthy diet alone. If your diet is on top form and you’re wondering why that cellulite isn’t shifting, it’s most probably because you’re not doing enough exercise, if any at all. Inactivity can trigger the loss of collagen cells and proliferation of fat cells regardless of how little calories you’ve consumed.

So how can swimming help cellulite? The best way to diminish cellulite is to burn off the fat that creates it. With swimming being a type of cardiovascular exercise, you can front crawl your way to a more toned physique that swims circles around cellulite.

Swimming is the most effective calorie-burning option when it comes to keeping cellulite in check. Just one hour of swimming can burn at least 800 calories whilst also strengthening your arms and legs. As well as helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite, swimming tones the body and builds muscle. You won’t only be reducing cellulite; you’ll be increasing your fitness as well as your confidence. How? A few swimming sessions a week instantly make your feel better about your body. Combine swimming with other cardio workouts including running and cycling and you’re sure to achieve the best results possible.

So, quit buying creams and treatments and get yourself to the pool. Cellulite will soon be a nightmare from the past.