Your ability to keep your hips strong, comfortable, and moving well is one of the foundations of staying capable for life.
Most people don’t notice this fading until everyday movements start asking more of their hips than they used to.
This isn’t about fitness
It’s about keeping you independent as you age
This standard shows whether your inner thighs, hips, and trunk can work together to support and control your body.
It’s the same capability you rely on when sitting on the floor, squatting in the garden, getting in and out of the car, or rolling over in bed without discomfort.
If this standard is out of reach
You might already feel it in small, familiar moments:
- Sitting cross‑legged feels tight or uncomfortable
- Squatting in the garden makes your hips ache
- Getting in and out of the car takes more effort
- Rolling over in bed wakes your hips up
- Your hips feel “weak” or “pinchy” during everyday movement
Sitting cross-legged
Getting in and out of a car
Squatting in the garden
Rolling over in bed
What meeting the standard looks like
5 Copenhagen lifts per side.
What to do if this feels difficult
Firstly, nothing is wrong with you.
This simply means your hips and inner thighs haven’t had enough recent exposure to this standard.
Currently, for so many people, it’s normal and expected.
Thankfully, it is completely reversible.
With the correct guidance your body can adapt and regain this ability.
The Enough Course gives you the clear, step‑by‑step path to rebuild this capability safely and confidently.
This decline is reversible
Your body responds quickly to consistent and safe exercise, even if it’s been years since your hips last felt strong and steady.
- Strength returns faster than most expect
- Your hips feel more supported during everyday movement
- Sitting, squatting, and rolling feel easier
- Getting in and out of the car becomes smoother
- Your hips feel more comfortable and dependable
You don’t need to become stronger than you’ve ever been.
Just strong enough for life.
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