What makes riding breeches

Riding breeches are defined as an increased fat storage in the area around the buttocks and the outer thigh. Due to certain hormones and a different connective tissue structure than in men, the riding breeches are a typical, unwanted problem of women. Besides the hormones, the development of riding breeches can be genetically determined.

It is noticeable with riding breeches that mostly the upper body and the rest of the legs are significantly slimmer than the area described, which indicates a fat distribution disorder. Due to the mostly genetic predisposition, riding breeches cannot be prevented, but with certain strengthening exercises and avoiding weight gain, the extent can be kept as low as possible. Because the fat is mainly stored in the thigh area, the extent of the breeches will be significantly greater with an unhealthy diet and general weight gain.If there is additional pain in the affected area, a visit to a doctor is recommended, as it could then be a case of lipedema.

Due to the poorer connective tissue structure, cellulite often appears in addition to the increased fat storage of the riding pants. This is also called orange skin, because the skin has dents in the corresponding area, like an orange. Lymph deposits in the subcutaneous tissue are suspected, making the collagen structures visible.

In order to effectively combat cellulite and riding breeches, manual lymph drainage is helpful in addition to sports. In this therapy, water retention is stimulated to be removed by means of certain hand movements, which consequently leads to a reduction in volume. In addition, certain creams, brushes and massage techniques can also have a positive effect.

Lose weight/Shape

In general, as mentioned above, riding breeches are usually not a problem of extreme overweight, but rather genetic. Often you can see a very flat belly and a wider pelvis area. Those affected try to lose the fat on their hips by extreme diets, but this will not help because of the fat distribution disorder.

However, regular exercise and the right exercises (see above) can reduce the circumference. In the case of general overweight, an appropriate diet plan should be drawn up with a nutritionist. Since there are different metabolic types, it depends on the appropriate food, which promotes fat storage and which does not.

A healthy diet and regular exercise help the body in the weight loss phase. In order to get the body in “Shape” holistically, all other exercises for the abdomen, back and arm muscles are recommended in addition to the entire range of exercises for the thighs. Exercises with your own body weight are especially useful.

Straight abdominal muscles: Lateral abdominal muscles: Lower back: Upper back and arms: The exercises are variable in initial position and aids. It is best to fix the Theraband to a door handle, window handle or railing. Further exercises can be found in the article Exercises against cellulite, exercises against abdominal fat and exercises for the abdomen, legs, bottom and back.

Forearm support (support on elbows and toes, pull navel inwards, hold position)
Crunches (sit-ups)
Riding the bike in supine position (put your leg down until just before the pad, keep other leg bent 90°)
Climber (hand support and jump with knees to the elbows)
Keep legs stretched upwards and touch toes with hands

Lateral support (see above)
Slanted Crunches
Slanted climber (pull knees to opposite elbows)
Supine position: Hold legs 90° and lower to the side

Bridging
4-feet stand
Forearm support
Prone position: feet upright lift upper body + variant in all versions

Lat pull with the Theraband (pull the shoulder blades together by pulling the arms from top to bottom)
Rowing with the Theraband (pull the shoulder blades together by pulling the elbows past the body in neutral position)
Butterfly with the Theraband (bring arms stretched in front of the body and then stretched to the side)
Push-ups