Saddlebags are a big obstruction in achieving an appealing body structure. They are fat deposits on the side of upper thighs. If you get rid of saddlebags half of the work is done already.
For ditching those ugly saddlebags certain habits must be adopted. Eating healthy food tops the list. Fiber rich foods such as oats, fruits, green vegetables, whole wheat must be consumed. Eating soybean products is also a good way of getting rid of stubborn saddlebags. Natural juices squeezed directly from fresh fruits too are great for overall health and glow of the skin along with saying goodbye to the saddlebags. Lean meat is a high source of proteins. So if you are following an extensive fitness regime consuming them will also be great for saddlebags removal.
Only relying on healthy food will not completely remove your saddlebags. A rigorous exercising program accompanied by healthy food will serve the purpose.
If you are confused about which kind of exercise to start with, it’s actually very simple. Start up with cardiovascular exercises. Go for brisk walking or running on the treadmill. Jog too. Remember not to overdo it. If you are new to an exercise regime start with only fifteen to twenty minutes of brisk walking and slowly increase the time limit. You may also walk according to the distance covered. Start with half a kilometer and then increase the distance covered. You may also listen to your favorite fast paced music using your iPod or mobile phone while walking to make this exercise a fun activity. This will also not let you get tired easily and you will cover a good distance without getting badly tired.
Apart from the brisk walking, jogging or running routine go in for a few exercises work like magic. Go for squats. They would tone your muscles and make them stronger.
Aerobics is also a fun filled exercise which is great for getting rid of the saddlebags. Pilates similarly also helps to a great extent. With the help of Pilates you concentrate on removing fat from your thighs and making lower body look more appealing.
Medicine ball exercises are again a great for getting rid of the saddlebags. They are not only great for your lower body but also for strengthening your back muscles.
Weight training will tighten your muscles and make you lose fat more easily. It must be remembered here that weight training must be done under an expert’s guidance and supervision. Trying your own hand on weight training without any assistance would do more harm than good to you.
An ancient form of exercise that has soon picked up great popularity all over the world is Yoga. Its effects are fast visible and proven to remove not only saddlebags but overall fat from the body. They are done on the physical level but nourish your soul from within. Its goodness and effectiveness cannot be ignored.
Following these simple but effective solutions with dedication will give out best results.