A trainer says these are the three stretches she relies on for healthy, happy hips

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If you’ve ever experienced tight hips, you know how uncomfortable it can be, making everyday movement painful.

As a personal trainer, I can spend much of my day standing up but I’m also a journalist, which means long hours spent sitting at my desk. Extended periods of sitting can cause tightness in the hip flexors—the muscles at the front of your hips.