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Mandy Self-Sparrow is a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant and Certified Personal Trainer with over 10 years of rehabilitation and movement experience. She founded Sparrow Functional Fitness to help adults 45 and older move better, stay strong, and live independently — on their terms. She trains out of Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics in Huntersville, NC.
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Jul 18, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Love Yoga or Tai Chi? Here's the Missing Piece of the Longevity Puzzle
Yoga and tai chi earn their reputation — I teach tai chi myself. But there's one thing neither practice does well, and it happens to be the thing research links most strongly to living longer. Here's the missing piece of the longevity puzzle, and how to add it in about an hour a week.
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Jul 10, 2026 ∙ 4 min
How to Sneak Play Into an Ordinary Week (No Gym Required)
Nobody's calendar has a slot that says "play." Here are five easy, equipment-free ways to plant play into the week you already have — plus two classic games that double as real balance training.
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Jul 3, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Why Adults Need Play: The Science Behind Playful Movement for Healthy Aging
Play isn't just for kids. Discover why playful movement — from balloon volley to backyard games — supports balance, brain health, and independence as you age.
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Mandy Self-Sparrow, COTA/L, CPT | Functional Fitness Specialist for Adults 45+
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