Forget squats and clamshells - the hip airplane was the exercise that boosted my mobility, strength, and balance

Woman doing hip airplane exercise in activewear standing in green park in the sunshine.

Our hips make up the foundation of the lower body, supporting the glutes, legs, and core in all they do. However, they are often among the most neglected areas in typical strength training and Pilates workouts.

As a runner and regular gym-goer, leg and glute exercises make up most of my workout. It was only when I started doing more hip-strengthening movements that I felt the difference in comfort, mobility, and performance both in and out of my activewear.