Shilpa Shetty Kundra throws up the hip mobility challenge: ‘I did it. Can you’

Mobility move benefits:

– Boosts thoracic, lumbar, and lower body mobility
– Opens tight hips, ankles, groin, and adductors
– Improves posture, flexibility, and control
– Acts as a joint health check: If you can do this, you have above-average mobile and healthy joints.

“Challenge thrown: can you get up without using your hands?” she asked.

Are you able to complete this challenge? (Photo: Freepik)

Let’s understand what hip flexibility indicates and why is it crucial? 

If you can open your hips with freedom, it’s a sign your joints, muscles, and nutrition are in harmony, said Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator.

“Hips don’t lie. Neither does your lifestyle. How you feed yourself, how you move, and how you recover always finds its expression in the way your body bends, balances, and thrives,” she added.

 

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Malhotra shared that our hips don’t just carry us; they tell a story of how well we move, fuel, and care for ourselves. “Mobility is more than a stretch. It’s a mirror of joint health, strength, and even the food we put on our plates. Tightness, discomfort, or fluid, graceful movement—these are reflections of what’s happening inside,” said Malhotra.

According to Malhotra, when we choose anti-inflammatory, nourishing foods, hydrate well, and stay consistent with mobility practices, we gift our body ease and longevity. “Pairing mindful eating with mindful movement is the real secret to aging pain-free, feeling light, and staying strong,” said Malhotra.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.