SIT AND BE FIT is a popular exercise series designed to make exercise fun, easy and safe for people of all ages. Programs focus on therapeutic exercises that make everyday activities easier to perform; including core strengthening, balance work, stretching and relaxation. Host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN designs programs with physical therapists, using creative choreography and a diverse selection of music. Her warmth and encouragement effectively reaches out to people of all fitness levels and ages. She is especially loved by older adult viewers, children, and those managing chronic conditions and physical limitations.
Sun, May 18 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, May 19 | 5:00 A.M. |
Keep Your Spine and Joints Happy
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This workout focuses on warming up the joints with self-massage and preparing them for a variety of fun movement patterns like "dancing with Fred Astaire". |
Tue, May 20 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, May 21 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Thu, May 22 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Fri, May 23 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Sat, May 24 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Sun, May 25 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, May 26 | 5:00 A.M. |
Tune Into Your Body
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Building awareness of how the body feels when it is in perfect alignment helps to avoid postural weakness such as a forward neck, often called, "tech neck". |
Tue, May 27 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, May 28 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Thu, May 29 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Fri, May 30 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Sat, May 31 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Sun, Jun 1 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Jun 2 | 5:00 A.M. |
Rhythm and Exercise
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Using the rhythm of the breath as a starting point, Mary Ann begins this workout with controlled breathing exercises. |
Tue, Jun 3 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, Jun 4 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Thu, Jun 5 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Fri, Jun 6 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Sat, Jun 7 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Sun, Jun 8 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Jun 9 | 5:00 A.M. |
Relieve Stress with Exercise
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Upbeat music and playful movement patterns dominate this energetic workout. |
Tue, Jun 10 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, Jun 11 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Thu, Jun 12 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Fri, Jun 13 | 5:00 A.M. | Sit and Be Fit NHPBS (11.1) |
Sat, Jun 14 | 5:00 A.M. |
Core Strengthening
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Mary Ann uses hand weights and a ball to strengthen the abdominal muscles. |
Sun, Jun 15 | 5:00 A.M. |
Healthy Aging
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A variety of unique exercises are introduced which are all designed to promote healthy aging. |
Mon, Jun 16 | 5:00 A.M. |
Tlc for Your Back
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Mary Ann designed a special warm up to give the lower back some tender loving care. |
Tue, Jun 17 | 5:00 A.M. |
Exercise Is Fun
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Mary Ann focuses on fun and functional exercises set to some of her favorite music. |
Wed, Jun 18 | 5:00 A.M. |
Strength Coordination
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This episode features a potpourri of movements to enhance strength and coordination. |
Thu, Jun 19 | 5:00 A.M. |
Reaction Time
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Mary Ann shows how to use a ball to test your reaction time. |
Fri, Jun 20 | 5:00 A.M. |
Balance
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Improving balance through weight training, stretching and leg strengthening is the theme of this episode. |
Sat, Jun 21 | 5:00 A.M. |
March Your Way to Fitness
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Mary Ann marches her way to fitness with fun routines and patriotic music. |
Sun, Jun 22 | 5:00 A.M. |
Pelvic Floor
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Muscles of pelvic floor are often ignored but this workout shows some easy movements to keep those important muscles strong. |
Mon, Jun 23 | 5:00 A.M. |
Another "Never Boring" Workout!
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This episode features a variety of exercises to strengthen the core with an emphasis on the abdominal muscles. |
Tue, Jun 24 | 5:00 A.M. |
Posture and Breathing
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Posture is essential to any good workout. In this program Mary Ann demonstrates how to maintain good posture while exercising. |
Wed, Jun 25 | 5:00 A.M. |
Facial Exercises
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Facial exercises are important because they increase sensory awareness in mouth and encourage facial expression. |
Thu, Jun 26 | 5:00 A.M. |
We've Gone Country
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Country music sets the tone and pace for this fun full body workout. |
Fri, Jun 27 | 5:00 A.M. |
Don't Forget Your Fingers
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Paying special attention to the finger joints is important in our quest to stay independent and keep our hands functioning well. |
Sat, Jun 28 | 5:00 A.M. |
Vestibular System
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Mary Ann challenges your vestibular system with a fun ball routine and other functional movements set to jazz music. |
Sun, Jun 29 | 5:00 A.M. |
Breathing
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By toning and stretching muscles around the ribcage and practicing good breathing technique viewers learn how to get the most out of each breath. |
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