Personal trainer: How to banish cellulite with a 10-step workout you can do in your living room

A personal trainer has revealed how you can banish cellulite without leaving your living room.

Rachael Attard, From Sydney, Australia, showed off the ten ‘simple’ moves to her 87,000 Instagram followers revealing you don’t have to do all of them to see results.

‘You can choose five to six to do as a lower body circuit, or you can choose a few to incorporate into your full body workout,’ she said.

 

The popular personal trainer has revealed how you can banish cellulite without leaving your living room

Rachael Attard, From Sydney, Australia, showed off the ten ‘simple’ moves to her 87,000 Instagram followers revealing you don’t have to do all of them to see results

The moves are all for the lower body and require minimal equipment – making them perfect for people looking for exercises to do at home.

Rachael shared the video showing off the ten moves to remind her followers to sign up to her fitness program while the Black Friday discounts were still available.

 And the exercises appeared to excite her followers who were keen to give them a go.

‘Love these going to add to my workout later,’ one woman commented.

‘What a solid program love that you don’t need a lot of equipment,’ said a fellow fitness trainer.

Another follower asked if the moves work ‘without the bands’ the main exercise equipment used.

'You can choose 5-6 to do as a lower body circuit, or you can choose a few to incorporate into your full body workout,' she said alongside the video

‘You can choose 5-6 to do as a lower body circuit, or you can choose a few to incorporate into your full body workout,’ she said alongside the video

The moves are all for the lower body and require minimal equipment - making them perfect for people looking for exercises to do at home

The exercises can also be done without the bands - she revealed in the comments

The moves are all for the lower body and require minimal equipment – making them perfect for people looking for exercises to do at home

And, according to Rachael, they can be. 

The other workout equipment used by the ultra-fit mum included an exercise ball, yoga mat and step.

Rachael recently answered some of her clients’ most common questions in a revealing Instagram post – explaining why sugar and bread shouldn’t be ‘demonised’ and how you should compensate after a night of overeating. 

The results were telling, with the inspirational mum covering topics from how to exercise while on your period each month and what she whips up for lunch each day to ensure she’s staying on top of her health goals.

The Sydney- based mum took to Instagram recently and asked her 87,000 followers what health and fitness queries they've always wanted to ask a professional

The Sydney- based mum took to Instagram recently and asked her 87,000 followers what health and fitness queries they’ve always wanted to ask a professional

How can I slim down my body without bulking?

Rachael is adamant it’s possible to achieve a leaner and longer body without changing the number on the scale or ‘bulking’ any of your pre-existing muscle.

‘For me personally, when I do lots of walking my legs slim down a lot but my weight doesn’t change,’ she said.

She aims for 10,000 steps each day and recommends dedicating five days a week to making strides on the pavement.

In the same vein, her ‘number one’ exercise for slimming down the upper inner thigh has nothing to do with resistance training and everything to do with walking.  

Walking and strength workouts: 'For me personally, when I do lots of walking my legs slim down a lot but my weight doesn't change,' she said

Walking and strength workouts: ‘For me personally, when I do lots of walking my legs slim down a lot but my weight doesn’t change,’ she said

Do you eat sugar?

While you’d be forgiven for thinking Rachael doesn’t treat herself to achieve the lithe and lean body she has, this isn’t the case for the balanced mother.

She eats sugar every day but ‘in moderation’, meaning she tries to eat ‘healthy’ foods 80 per cent of the time, and allows 20 per cent of the day for indulgence. 

‘I found out that I don’t do well on restrictive diets so nothing is off limits. It is hard to eat in moderation and not binge on chocolate (admittedly I still do sometimes!) and it takes practice and control but it’s sustainable long term and I never have to be on a diet,’ she said.

While it’s perfectly fine to incorporate sugar into your diet, there is a limit.

‘I guess it depends on the food. So for example if it’s chocolate (my sugar of choice) maybe just a small bar or two rows of a block,’ she said.

‘But if you have sugar cravings there will be a reason why. It could be something to do with hormones, nutrient deficiencies, stress or mental reasons just to name a few. So it’s good to get to the bottom of it so you can treat the problem.’ 

As a mother Rachael freely admits that time isn't always on her side, so when it comes to cooking a nutritious (and delicious) lunch she opts for tried and true staples

As a mother Rachael freely admits that time isn’t always on her side, so when it comes to cooking a nutritious (and delicious) lunch she opts for tried and true staples

How quickly will I see results with exercise?

While this depends on where you’re at in your fitness journey, the client asking was coming from a sedentary lifestyle with little to no daily exercise included in their routine.

‘If you’re new to exercise, then you should see results relatively quickly. Around two to four weeks I’d say but everyone is different,’ Rachael said.

As you progress or if you’re not looking to lose weight the results may take longer to notice, which is why taking photos at every stage of your journey can help keep you motivated. 

Favourite healthy lunches?

As a mother Rachael freely admits that time isn’t always on her side, so when it comes to cooking a nutritious (and delicious) lunch she opts for tried and true staples.

‘Sandwiches with salad and a protein like chicken, bacon or eggs are my favourite,’ she said.

‘Bread is actually not the enemy. It’s relatively low calories, high in fiber and keeps you full for longer.

‘I also opt for a protein smoothie if I’m on the go or leftovers from the night before are an easy one.’ 

Results depend on the person: 'If you're new to exercise, then you should see results relatively quickly. Around two to four weeks I'd say but everyone is different,' Rachael said

Results depend on the person: ‘If you’re new to exercise, then you should see results relatively quickly. Around two to four weeks I’d say but everyone is different,’ Rachael said

How can I ‘firm’ my chest?

If you’re looking to build muscle in the chest region doing push ups and chest exercises will increase your pecs, but won’t make your breasts look bigger or firmer.

‘Unfortunately breasts are mostly fat so nothing you do can firm them up, besides surgery,’ Rachael said. 

Can I exercise during my periods?

It’s certainly possible to exercise while on your period but Rachael warns it’s completely up to the individual and how they feel.

‘Listen to your body and if you’re feeling really tired or fatigued, give it some time to rest,’ she said.

‘If you feel okay then you can continue to exercise as normal.’ 

It's certainly possible to exercise while on your period but Rachael warns it's completely up to the individual and how they feel

It’s certainly possible to exercise while on your period but Rachael warns it’s completely up to the individual and how they feel

How to compensate for eating out and drinks?

After a holiday or big night out Rachael says it’s easy to overeat and forget about your fitness goals.

But even if you do, Rachael doesn’t necessarily recommend working out more than you usually would to compensate.

‘Just get straight back into your normal routine, focus on eating health and you will be feeling great again in no time. You don’t need to do anything extreme,’ she said. 

To find out more about Rachael Attard, you can visit her website here.



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