I tried doing hip openers every day and was surprised by the results

Fitness journalist Maddy Biddulph stands performing a hip opening exercise in her living room. Her hands are on her hips and her right knee is bent and held out to the side. She is smiling and behind her we see open glass doors and a green leafy garden.

If, like me, you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk, you might suffer from tight hips, which can affect your posture, balance and even how well you squat or lunge.

I love a fitness challenge, so I decided to see if I could counteract this damage by doing hip openers for 30 days, performing 10 repetitions per leg, between one and three times a day.