I tried this 4-step hip flexibility test, and it exposed just how inflexible I am — here are 3 ways I’m trying to fix that

A woman doing the pigeon pose on a yoga mat.

I can’t ever remember being able to sit cross-legged comfortably and every time I do a yoga session, there are some poses I can’t even attempt because I can't sit on the floor.

I didn’t need to take a hip mobility test to confirm that I am about as immobile as they come, but when I did try this four-move test, I was still surprised and a little concerned about the results.