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.
Tue, Oct 29 | 5:00 A.M. |
Practice Perfect Posture
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This episode puts an emphasis on postural alignment and using proper form to get the most out of each exercise. |
Wed, Oct 30 | 5:00 A.M. |
Variety: The Spice of Life
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Mary Ann uses a variety of exercises and exercise accessories to help you feel and function better. |
Thu, Oct 31 | 5:00 A.M. |
Functional and Fun Exercises for the Feet
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This workout begins with a fun segment dedicated to keeping your feet happy and healthy. |
Fri, Nov 1 | 5:00 A.M. |
Yardsticks and Bands
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Opening this program is a unique warm-up routine using a yardstick. |
Sat, Nov 2 | 5:00 A.M. |
Shoulder and Back Strength
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Mary Ann guides viewers through a lively workout sharing exercises that help strengthen the shoulders and back. |
Sun, Nov 3 | 5:00 A.M. |
Postural Alignment and Shoulder Stability
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This program features exercises that help increase postural awareness and stabilize the shoulders. |
Mon, Nov 4 | 5:00 A.M. |
Circulation
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This upbeat episode focuses on movements designed to get the blood flowing through the body. |
Tue, Nov 5 | 5:00 A.M. |
Core Strengthening
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Mary Ann shares exercises that help build core strength which plays an important role in balance and back strength. |
Wed, Nov 6 | 5:00 A.M. |
Hip Mobility
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Maintaining flexibility in the hips is an important strategy to ensure healthy aging. |
Thu, Nov 7 | 5:00 A.M. |
Music and Novelty
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Mary Ann's love of combining novelty music and exercise is obvious by the way she matches her movements to this engaging staccato melody. |
Fri, Nov 8 | 5:00 A.M. |
Imagining Resistance
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Mary Ann demonstrates three different ways to push up from a chair and uses imaginary resistance to strengthen muscles. |
Sat, Nov 9 | 5:00 A.M. |
A Treat for Your Feet
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In this episode Mary Ann is paying special attention for feet, shoulders and hip range of motion using a towel and band. |
Sun, Nov 10 | 5:00 A.M. |
Somatosensory and Lymphatic Systems
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Mary Ann uses a large ball to stimulate the sensory and lymphatic systems, accompanied by jazzy, New Orleans style music. |
Mon, Nov 11 | 5:00 A.M. |
Neglected Areas of Body
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This episode begins slow and easy with great music to accompany exercises for posture using a towel and band, a large ball for balance, in addition to exercises for hips, carpal tunnel and the pelvic floor. |
Tue, Nov 12 | 5:00 A.M. |
Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy
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A large and small ball is used as a way to facilitate exercises to improve conditions such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. |
Wed, Nov 13 | 5:00 A.M. |
Full Body Workout
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Mary Ann uses a towel to assist with neck alignment and a band for strengthening shoulders and upper back. |
Thu, Nov 14 | 5:00 A.M. |
Brain and Balance
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This episode includes unusual exercises for brain stimulation and help with balance. |
Fri, Nov 15 | 5:00 A.M. |
Upbeat and Fun
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This energetic full body workout has a lot stomping and good hip movement for anyone confined to a wheelchair or chair. |
Sat, Nov 16 | 5:00 A.M. |
Be Happy
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Mary Ann will lift your spirits, posture, and leave you with a smile, happy feet and nimble fingers. |
Sun, Nov 17 | 5:00 A.M. |
Heel to Toe Functional Fitness
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In this workout Mary Ann focuses on core strengthening, balance, finger dexterity and improving range of motion. |
Mon, Nov 18 | 5:00 A.M. |
Body Alignment and Core Strengthening
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In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the details of proper body alignment and core strengthening throughout the workout. |
Tue, Nov 19 | 5:00 A.M. |
Wake Your Body with Exercise
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In this lively functional workout Mary Ann uses a towel to improve range of motion. |
Wed, Nov 20 | 5:00 A.M. |
Exercise Interventions for Functional Fitness
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Mary Ann incorporates exercises that can be practiced daily to promote functional fitness and independence. |
Thu, Nov 21 | 5:00 A.M. |
Pamper Your Feet
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This episode is packed with variety and several guest appearances. |
Fri, Nov 22 | 5:00 A.M. |
Lymphatic Health Special
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Physical Therapist, Diana Smith, explains the role of the lymphatic system in removing toxins from the body. |
Sat, Nov 23 | 5:00 A.M. |
Tai Chi with Tino
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Tai Chi exercises are good for balance training and fall prevention. |
Sun, Nov 24 | 5:00 A.M. |
Brain and Balance
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Mary Ann shares exercises that improve postural strength and finger dexterity. |
Mon, Nov 25 | 5:03 A.M. |
Tone and Stretch
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Mary Ann uses a towel, large ball and weights to guide viewers through a full body workout to improve strength and range of motion. |
Tue, Nov 26 | 5:00 A.M. |
Balance Your Body
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In this episode, Mary Ann leads viewers through a workout designed to balance out the body to improve functional fitness. |
Wed, Nov 27 | 5:00 A.M. |
Muscle Isolations
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Mary Ann focuses on building a strong core with muscle isolations that target the pelvic floor. |
Thu, Nov 28 | 5:00 A.M. |
Grow Strong Effortlessly
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Mary Ann begins this workout with gentle functional exercises using a ball to improve posture and strengthen the core. |
Fri, Nov 29 | 5:00 A.M. |
Head to Toe - Tone, Stretch & Strengthen
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Mary Ann uses a large ball to warm up the body and a small ball to exercise the fingers. |
Sat, Nov 30 | 5:00 A.M. |
Pulse, Press, Pull-Up
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Using small pulses, presses and isometric contractions to strengthen muscles in a gentle way, Mary Ann introduces a variety of new movements targeting different muscle groups and joints throughout the entire body. |
Sun, Dec 1 | 5:00 A.M. |
Warm Up, Circulate, Strengthen & Stretch
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This episode begins with a warm up dedicated to a young Sit and Be Fit fan followed by a circulation and weight segment. |
Mon, Dec 2 | 5:00 A.M. |
Functional Feel-Good Exercises
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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. |
Tue, Dec 3 | 5:00 A.M. |
Breathing, Posture and Balance
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Mary Ann begins this functional workout with an emphasis on breathing exercises. |
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