training, cardiovascular activity, adequate nutrition, and sufficient rest to support long-term health.
8. Hormones and Age Can Influence the Shape of Your Thighs
A woman’s body changes throughout her life, and hormonal fluctuations can influence body composition and fat distribution.
During puberty, estrogen contributes to the development of typically female patterns of fat distribution, including greater fat storage around the hips and thighs in many women.
These changes are part of normal development.
During adulthood, pregnancy, changes in activity, aging, and other life events can also influence body composition and the appearance of the legs.
Around menopause, declining estrogen levels may contribute to changes in fat distribution, although the extent and pattern of those changes vary considerably.
Muscle mass may also change with age, especially when a person becomes less physically active or does not engage in regular resistance exercise.
As a result, the appearance of the thighs may change