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First up, its important to understand what the term functional fitness actually means.

Keep reading to find out what they are.

Squat

Of all the functional fitness moves that help with longevity, the classic squat tops the list.

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Joanna Dase is the Senior Director of Curves International and Chief Operating Officer of Curves Europe.

Practicing our range of rotation will help us maintain our independence [as we get older].

Maintaining the ability to Hip Hinge allows us to maintain personal self care, says Dase.

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Pull

Think of pulling motions as the opposite of pushing ones.

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Pulling workoutsparticularlypulldownsare important for keeping your back strong.

The lunge is vital for climbing stairs and going uphill, says Dase.

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