The most effective and non-surgical ways to reduce the appearance of cellulite are exercise, seven to eight hours of quality sleep, and proper nutritional habits including proper hydration. The real key is to combine strength training moves with regular high-intensity interval training sessions. Strength training not only improves the tone of muscle tissue, but it also helps maintain and increase the amount of lean muscle tissue in your body over time, which will eventually make your body look smoother. So do not shy away from weights and start lifting.