Saddlebags

kris523sydney
kris523sydney Posts: 34
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone know.......what types of exercise work best to minimize saddlebags/cellulite??
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  • OnWisconsin84
    OnWisconsin84 Posts: 409 Member
    Would looooooooooove to hear responses to this too :smile:
  • lk27
    lk27 Posts: 257 Member
    I'd like to hear too... this is my WORST problem area. Seems that no matter what I do, the darn things won't go away!
  • MissyJessy
    MissyJessy Posts: 1,279 Member
    :huh: Saddlebags?

    And were are these "saddlebags"?
  • Gemmageldmacher
    Gemmageldmacher Posts: 45 Member
    As my trainer used to say, "INTERVALS INTERVALS INTERVALS". You can't really spot train, you need to burn/lose fat all over. One of the best way to to this is adding interval training to your cardio workouts. Just google interval cardio and you'll find a million things you can do on any machine.
  • caterpillar2Butterfly
    caterpillar2Butterfly Posts: 134
    I hate my saddlebags! My jeans just dosen't look right because of that.
  • mindfulone
    mindfulone Posts: 57 Member
    HELLO I jst ordered Brazil Butt Lift I had been watching this infomercial and I was really curious about what it was promoting the women I saw had real result and not only did it lift their behinds it got rid of those saddlebags I got mine( saddlebags) when I had my second son.... I haven't started it yet but it does claim to do the trick... It works the different angles in your hip and thigh area...
  • udallmom101
    udallmom101 Posts: 564 Member
    You can't spot reduce, but a friend of mine that is a trainer has told me a squat with a side leg lift is a great thing for that saddle baf area. I think I have even done that combo a couple times in a Jillian workout video.
  • dragonflybird
    dragonflybird Posts: 232
    www.bodyrock.tv or you can find them on fb.
  • annameier8706
    annameier8706 Posts: 417 Member
    I am doing Jillian Michaels killer buns and thighs and have seen reduction in my saddle bags (I'm a pear, so they were pretty bad...) i really wanted to try Brazillian Butt Lift, but refused to spend the money. The Jillian dvd was $10 at walmart, or about the same on amazon.com, and am very happy with the decision.
  • morefitmom
    morefitmom Posts: 264 Member
    I just started Brazil Butt Lift a couple of days ago. I have heard that it does wonders for those two problems.
  • shortandfeisty
    shortandfeisty Posts: 38
    Running.
  • AmoreCouture
    AmoreCouture Posts: 255 Member
    Get the butt bible. It's an exercise video specifically for that, or do squats, lunges, hyperextensions, reverse hyperextensions, leg extensions etc. You can google them if you don't know what they are and you can find demonstrations.
  • morefitmom
    morefitmom Posts: 264 Member
    Oh, and you can find the series alot cheaper on Ebay. I paid like $65 but it is a great workout.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Some women are pear shaped .... some women (myself included) will ALWAYS be pear shaped. Other women DO have success.

    Barre exercise is "said" to minimize your thighs. Giving you a longer, leaner look. Think ballet, these DVDs are popular right now.
  • cclark1203
    cclark1203 Posts: 244 Member
    Squats, lunges and lots of cardio, possibly walking uphill on a treadmill. My saddlebags are really bad, they stick way out. I hate the way they look! It also help to reduce overall fat.
  • clover5
    clover5 Posts: 1,640 Member
    Donkey kicks and side leg lifts will firm the muscles under those saddle bags, and give your upper leg more definition.
  • holiday99
    holiday99 Posts: 9
    squats (forwards, backwards, chair, and side) + lunges
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    Get the butt bible. It's an exercise video specifically for that, or do squats, lunges, hyperextensions, reverse hyperextensions, leg extensions etc. You can google them if you don't know what they are and you can find demonstrations.

    I agree! Just did 6 weeks of this and while I still have some work to do, I definitely saw some improvement. I plan to do the whole 6 week series over again. The 3 level set is on Amazon for less than $20
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    You can't really spot reduce.... Exercises cannot completely eliminate saddle bags on their own. Yes, they can help to pull them in and tone them, resulting in a smaller, more compact appearance, but you also must watch your diet.

    That being said, some great exercise would be:

    -go backwards on the eliptical
    -squats
    -side lunges
    -side leg raises
    -front-to-back hip swings
  • foster59803
    foster59803 Posts: 439 Member
    Unfortunately we don't pick the places we lose weight! I swear i can lose 5 lbs and my collar bones stick out, but the damn saddle bags stay! My trainer at the gym said the best thing is to lose body fat, and lift heavy with your legs. Squats, dead-lifts... he also recommends building shoulder muscles, so that it will help balance your appearance... a little broader shoulder will draw attention away from the ol bags! I blame genetics! :) Thanks mom!
  • kris523sydney
    kris523sydney Posts: 34
    A squat with a side leg lift? I dont understand.....do you squat and then lift your leg when you stand back up?
  • kris523sydney
    kris523sydney Posts: 34
    how long is the jillian killer buns and thighs workout? how often are you supposed to do it?
  • kris523sydney
    kris523sydney Posts: 34
    what is this brazilian butt lift??
  • ShellyKay67
    ShellyKay67 Posts: 489 Member
    HELLO I jst ordered Brazil Butt Lift I had been watching this infomercial and I was really curious about what it was promoting the women I saw had real result and not only did it lift their behinds it got rid of those saddlebags I got mine( saddlebags) when I had my second son.... I haven't started it yet but it does claim to do the trick... It works the different angles in your hip and thigh area...
    i would love to see some before and after pics if you wouldn't mind! I have seen this infomercial and was surprised at the results they were showing. this is def my problem area.......and these ladies were markedly improved! i would love to have the DVD, but unfortunately can't afford right now.
    Good luck to you!
  • jjblogs
    jjblogs Posts: 327 Member
    I have a problem with the same area. Squats, lunges and cycling has made a really noticeable difference. Good luck..:)
  • Cindym82
    Cindym82 Posts: 1,245 Member
    Do you mean the love handles your hips get?? I got rid of mine by using the hip abductor at the gym and doing squats
  • ahealthy4u
    ahealthy4u Posts: 442 Member
    Get the butt bible. It's an exercise video specifically for that, or do squats, lunges, hyperextensions, reverse hyperextensions, leg extensions etc. You can google them if you don't know what they are and you can find demonstrations.
  • mbmorse1011
    mbmorse1011 Posts: 492 Member
    I've heard Spinning really works too. Now I've tried two spin classes and I'm so not ready for those yet. I about died last night. But I could see how it would help.
  • apretz1
    apretz1 Posts: 18
    Plyometric routines and interval training!
  • Dammitviv
    Dammitviv Posts: 117
    Cardio and strength training. The combo that has provided me with the best results is bicycling (daily) and walking lunges and squat supersets (3 different stances- standard, sumo and skiier; 20 reps each, no rest between stances). Running helps too, but I hate it :blushing:
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