movements that are performed at work, home or in sports. The functional exercises have been designed to develop your strength which makes it easier/safer to perform everyday activities without getting injured. Below are some examples of some of the activities that are simulated when functional training: · picking things up off the floor e.g. clothes and shopping · putting things away over your head e.g. putting shopping away in cupboards over your head · carrying items e.g. bags of shopping · squatting down e.g.