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Jessica Downey

I did an 8-minute hip mobility routine every day for a week — here’s what happened

A woman performing the fire hydrant exercise.

Our hips are a very important part of the body, they help us move from A to B and provide a stable base for the spine. But to do this successfully, they need to be kept strong and mobile. Last year I nailed down my all time favorite hip strengthening exercise, kettlebell hip marches, and recently I’ve been experimenting with a short mobility routine to see what effect it has on my hips.

On my hunt for the best stretches for tight hip flexors, I found a small series of exercises I fancied trying via the London Fitness Guy’s Instagram page. It required no equipment and took eight minutes to complete, so it was an extremely easy routine for me to fit into my day. 

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