Sit and Be Fit

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.

Fri, Jul 26 5:00 A.M. Head to Toe Fitness     NHPBS (11.1)

This fun, upbeat, workout is sure to leave your body feeling and functioning better.

Sat, Jul 27 5:00 A.M. Spinal Flexibility     NHPBS (11.1)

This workout features exercises that improve spinal flexibility, wrist strengthening, and warming the joints with self-massage.

Sun, Jul 28 5:00 A.M. Improve Abdominal Strength     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann focuses on a variety of exercises to work all of the abdominal muscles.

Mon, Jul 29 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Tue, Jul 30 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Wed, Jul 31 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Thu, Aug 1 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Fri, Aug 2 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Aug 3 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sun, Aug 4 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Mon, Aug 5 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Tue, Aug 6 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Wed, Aug 7 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Thu, Aug 8 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Fri, Aug 9 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Aug 10 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sun, Aug 11 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Mon, Aug 12 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Tue, Aug 13 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Wed, Aug 14 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Thu, Aug 15 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Fri, Aug 16 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Aug 17 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sun, Aug 18 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Mon, Aug 19 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Tue, Aug 20 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Wed, Aug 21 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Thu, Aug 22 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Fri, Aug 23 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Aug 24 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sun, Aug 25 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Mon, Aug 26 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Tue, Aug 27 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Wed, Aug 28 5:00 A.M. Core Strengthening     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann uses hand weights and a ball to strengthen the abdominal muscles.

Thu, Aug 29 5:00 A.M. Healthy Aging     NHPBS (11.1)

A variety of unique exercises are introduced which are all designed to promote healthy aging.

Fri, Aug 30 5:00 A.M. Exercise Is Fun     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann focuses on fun and functional exercises set to some of her favorite music.

Sat, Aug 31 5:00 A.M. Strength Coordination     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode features a potpourri of movements to enhance strength and coordination.

Sun, Sep 1 5:00 A.M. Reaction Time     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann shows how to use a ball to test your reaction time.

Mon, Sep 2 5:00 A.M. Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

Improving balance through weight training, stretching and leg strengthening is the theme of this episode.

Tue, Sep 3 5:00 A.M. March Your Way to Fitness     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann marches her way to fitness with fun routines and patriotic music.

Wed, Sep 4 5:00 A.M. Pelvic Floor     NHPBS (11.1)

Muscles of pelvic floor are often ignored but this workout shows some easy movements to keep those important muscles strong.

Thu, Sep 5 5:00 A.M. Posture and Breathing     NHPBS (11.1)

Posture is essential to any good workout. In this program Mary Ann demonstrates how to maintain good posture while exercising.

Fri, Sep 6 5:00 A.M. Facial Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

Facial exercises are important because they increase sensory awareness in mouth and encourage facial expression.

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