What exercises would you choose for functional fitness and why?

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At regular intervals we would be posting open-ended questions in the format, "What exercises would you choose ........ and why?"

The questions are meant to get you to share your personal knowledge gained from your own experience in addressing the issues being raised in the questions.

We are not looking for professional advice. You should not offer one, either. Simply share your own personal experience that has worked for you.