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Harry Bullmore

Fight the effects of sitting down all day in less than 10 minutes with this three-move hip-strengthening routine

Physiotherapist Helen O'Leary performing a donkey kick.

As I write this, I'm sitting at the desk in my home office. I'm willing to bet you're seated while reading it too; on the bus, at work or settling down on the couch. 

The modern world involves a lot of sitting down, but our bodies aren't built to stay still for long periods. Being at your desk all day can actually cause the muscles in your hips to weaken, leading the joint to become stiff and leaving you at a higher risk of injury. 

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