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a smoother, stronger, healthier, younger looking
body, WITHOUT SURGERY.
Cellulite
Basics:
What you need to know
For anyone considering the CelluBike Program, we’ve
put together a short primer to cover some basic things you
should be familiar with. We’ll cover subjects such as what precisely is cellulite, what causes cellulite,
and how the CelluBike Program works. We’ll also offer a few suggestions on what you can do to maximize the results you’ll experience during and after your CelluBike Program and how infrared technology
can help.
WHAT PRECISELY IS CELLULITE?
Cellulite is the term used to describe pockets of trapped fat
that cause uneven and dimpling skin. It appears most often
in post-adolescent women, it is rarely seen in men. This is
due to how muscle, fat, and connective tissue are distributed
within the female and male bodies. Cellulite is most commonly
found on the thighs, buttocks, hips, and abdomen. Studies have
shown that hormones, age, and lifestyle all play a significant
role in the appearance of cellulite.
WHAT CAUSES CELLULITE?
Before discussing the CelluBike Program, we wanted to take
a quick minute to go over exactly how cellulite forms. Beneath
the epidermis and dermis are three layers; muscle, reserve
fat, and subcutaneous fat. Cellulite forms in the subcutaneous
fat layer, which is trapped between the dermis and the reserve
fat.
This subcutaneous layer is structurally different because its
fat lobes are squeezed by the surrounding strands of tissue
and are then organized into chambers. Eventually, the connective
tissue begins to break down and allows the fat chambers to
move into the dermis which creates the cottage cheese effect
that so many people dislike.
There are a variety of reasons why some people are more prone
to cellulite than others. Genetics, environmental conditions,
and lifestyle are all believed to play a part in the appearance
of cellulite. But the bottom line is that 90% of all women
over 20 years old will develop the dreaded dimples.
