Saddlebags are subcutaneous fatty deposits that form mainly on the pelvis and hips, at the top of the thighs. This phenomenon appears when the body begins to store fat cells excessively. This is the very type of the famous fatty cellulite which, over time, accumulates in the hypodermis.
Ah, those cursed riding breeches that resist everything! You have seen it for yourself, losing fat in the hips, below the buttocks and of theinner thighs is neither an easy task nor a pleasant thing.
Saddlebags explained
It is the legacy of several centuries during which having reserves was a matter of survival. Studies on the subject have led us to a Better comprehension of the problem.
The fat cells in these recalcitrant areas have certain receptors on their surface that block lipolysis, i.e. destocking. The fuller these cells are, the more receptors there are… It’s a vicious circle!
Time to exercise!
Let’s not hide it: fighting against saddlebags requires a both intense and global effort ! Impossible to lose fat locally! For example, hundreds of kilometers on a bicycle can very well cause you to lose weight in your upper body and absolutely not of the lower body.
So how to refine and lose that nasty cellulite? By practicing bodybuilding exercises of cours ! More particularly movements that will mobilize a large number of muscles. With the necessary intensity, this will trigger a significant discharge of these famous molecules.
In addition, certain polluting agents (hydrocarbons, cooking residues, etc.) are powerful enough to disrupt the hormonal balance of the body, and in particular the cycles of lipolysis and of lipogenesis (fat storage). It is therefore appropriate to attach particular importance to detoxification in order, precisely, to restore this balance.
With good food hygiene, you will decrease insulin variations (the hormone that promotes the storage of sugar but also fat), and maximize the intake of omega 3 fatty acids that activate certain genes that promote lipolysis.
Play it all
By playing both on the courts of thephysical activityfrom massage and nutrition, you will gradually reduce these famous saddlebags. It results from an imbalance between the amount of fat absorbed and the amount of fat burned by the body. It is therefore necessary to seek a caloric expenditure, either by doing a cardio activity (running, boxing, skipping rope) or even by practicing bodybuilding.
The famous palpate-roll massage is totally indicated to remove cellulite from the saddlebags. This technique consists of massaging the skin by gripping the skin tissues to stimulate circulation and promote drainage. Performed on a regular basis, this massage is effective for evacuate toxinslimit water retention and break the padding. You can do it yourself or treat yourself to a salon treatment.
