Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.
Many dieters who have pear-shaped frames are genetically predisposed to accumulate excess fat around the hips and thighs. This affects more women than men. Excess fat deposits on your legs can be concealed during cooler weather, but once temperatures rise, they're difficult to hide.
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If you have excess back fat, most gyms provide an array of machines to help you combat it. Keep in mind that targeted strength exercises for your back can help tone, but shedding the fat on top of the muscle requires cardio exercise.
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There are two basic types of female body shapes; the apple and the pear. If you gain weight in your chest and belly you have an apple shape. Women who gain weight in their hips and thighs have a pear shape.
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