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, Mar 30 | 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. |
Mon, Mar 31 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 1 | 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. |
Wed, Apr 2 | 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. |
Thu, Apr 3 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 4 | 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. |
Sun, Apr 6 | 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. |
Mon, Apr 7 | 5:00 A.M. |
Brain and Balance
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This episode includes unusual exercises for brain stimulation and help with balance. |
Tue, Apr 8 | 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. |
Wed, Apr 9 | 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. |
Thu, Apr 10 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 11 | 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. |
Sat, Apr 12 | 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. |
Sun, Apr 13 | 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. |
Mon, Apr 14 | 5:00 A.M. |
Pamper Your Feet
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This episode is packed with variety and several guest appearances. |
Tue, Apr 15 | 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. |
Wed, Apr 16 | 5:00 A.M. |
Tai Chi with Tino
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Tai Chi exercises are good for balance training and fall prevention. |
Thu, Apr 17 | 5:00 A.M. |
Brain and Balance
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Mary Ann shares exercises that improve postural strength and finger dexterity. |
Fri, Apr 18 | 5:00 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. |
Sat, Apr 19 | 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. |
Sun, Apr 20 | 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. |
Mon, Apr 21 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 22 | 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. |
Wed, Apr 23 | 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. |
Thu, Apr 24 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 25 | 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. |
Sat, Apr 26 | 5:00 A.M. |
Breathing, Posture and Balance
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Mary Ann begins this functional workout with an emphasis on breathing exercises. |
Sun, Apr 27 | 5:00 A.M. |
Exercise Potpourri
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This workout is jam-packed with a variety of exercises to strengthen postural and core muscles; improve balance, mobility and range of motion. |
Mon, Apr 28 | 5:00 A.M. |
Core Strength and Yoga Inspired Exercises
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Yoga inspired exercises are woven throughout this gentle workout. |
Tue, Apr 29 | 5:00 A.M. |
Fun Exercises for the Core and More
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Mary Ann kicks off this lively episode with a variety of core strengthening exercises followed by a fast paced circulation segment. |
Wed, Apr 30 | 5:00 A.M. |
Overall Functional Fitness
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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. |
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