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.

Sun, Oct 11 5:00 A.M. Functional Feel-Good Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

iaphragmatic breathing takes center stage for the first 5 minutes of this episode followed by a lively circulation song that will wake up your feet.

Mon, Oct 12 5:00 A.M. Breathing, Posture and Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann begins this functional workout with an emphasis on breathing exercises.

Tue, Oct 13 5:00 A.M. Exercise Potpourri     NHPBS (11.1)

This workout is jam-packed with a variety of exercises to strengthen postural and core muscles; improve balance, mobility and range of motion.

Wed, Oct 14 5:00 A.M. Core Strength and Yoga Inspired Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

Yoga inspired exercises are woven throughout this gentle workout.

Thu, Oct 15 5:00 A.M. Fun Exercises for the Core and More     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann kicks off this lively episode with a variety of core strengthening exercises followed by a fast paced circulation segment.

Fri, Oct 16 5:00 A.M. Overall Functional Fitness     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann begins the workout with step-by-step instructions for building good postural stability, followed by a fun combination of movements to increase circulation and a variety of sit to stand progressions.

Sat, Oct 17 5:00 A.M. Working The Core and More     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann and Gretchen offer a variety of exercises that focus on core strengthening including segments that incorporate a band and large ball.

Sat, Oct 17 7:30 A.M. March Your Way to Fitness     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Sun, Oct 18 5:00 A.M. All-Seated Workout     NHPBS (11.1)

This workout begins with a focus on various ways to improve breathing.

Mon, Oct 19 5:00 A.M. Building Exercise Awareness     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann encourages viewers to focus on building awareness of what each exercise feels like and the purpose of each movement.

Tue, Oct 20 5:00 A.M. Balance Strategies     NHPBS (11.1)

This full-body workout starts with a gentle warm-up followed by an upbeat circulation segment using "Fred Astaire" arms.

Wed, Oct 21 5:00 A.M. Release Fascial Tension     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann leads this workout in bare feet. Using a towel, she introduces techniques for selfmassage and working the fascia.

Thu, Oct 22 5:00 A.M. Slow Gentle Movements     NHPBS (11.1)

This slow gentle workout features simple but effective movements that positively impact every part of the body.

Fri, Oct 23 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, Oct 24 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.

Sat, Oct 24 7:30 A.M. Pelvic Floor     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Sun, Oct 25 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, Oct 26 5:00 A.M. Building Blocks for Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

Developing core strength is the starting point for building better balance.

Tue, Oct 27 5:00 A.M. Keep Your Spine and Joints Happy     NHPBS (11.1)

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".

Wed, Oct 28 5:00 A.M. Tune Into Your Body     NHPBS (11.1)

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".

Thu, Oct 29 5:00 A.M. Rhythm and Exercise     NHPBS (11.1)

Using the rhythm of the breath as a starting point, Mary Ann begins this workout with controlled breathing exercises.

Fri, Oct 30 5:00 A.M. Relieve Stress with Exercise     NHPBS (11.1)

Upbeat music and playful movement patterns dominate this energetic workout.

Sat, Oct 31 5:00 A.M. Tlc for Your Back     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann designed a special warm up to give the lower back some tender loving care.

Sat, Oct 31 7:30 A.M. Posture and Breathing     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Sun, Nov 1 5:00 A.M. Another "Never Boring" Workout!     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode features a variety of exercises to strengthen the core with an emphasis on the abdominal muscles.

Mon, Nov 2 5:00 A.M. Fantastic Feet     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann focuses on special exercises for the feet and incorporates a small ball for sensory stimulation.

Tue, Nov 3 5:00 A.M. Move and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

This workout begins with an emphasis on weight shifting exercises to strengthen the core.

Wed, Nov 4 5:00 A.M. Exercise for Fun and Functional Independence     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann explains how all the functional movements used in Sit and Be Fit workouts are designed with meaning and purpose.

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

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

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

Sat, Nov 7 7:30 A.M. Facial Exercises     NH Explore (11.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, Nov 14 7:30 A.M. We've Gone Country     NH Explore (11.2)

Country music sets the tone and pace for this fun full body workout.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, Nov 21 7:30 A.M. Don't Forget Your Fingers     NH Explore (11.2)

Paying special attention to the finger joints is important in our quest to stay independent and keep our hands functioning well.

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