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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu, Sep 28 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, Oct 18 5:00 A.M. Core Strengthening     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Oct 19 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, Oct 20 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, Oct 21 5:00 A.M. Strength Coordination     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Oct 22 5:00 A.M. Reaction Time     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Mon, Oct 23 5:00 A.M. Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Tue, Oct 24 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, Oct 25 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, Oct 26 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, Oct 27 5:00 A.M. Facial Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Oct 28 5:00 A.M. We've Gone Country     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Oct 29 5:00 A.M. Don't Forget Your Fingers     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Mon, Oct 30 5:00 A.M. Vestibular System     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann challenges your vestibular system with a fun ball routine and other functional movements set to jazz music.

Tue, Oct 31 5:00 A.M. Breathing     NHPBS (11.1)

By toning and stretching muscles around the ribcage and practicing good breathing technique viewers learn how to get the most out of each breath.

Wed, Nov 1 5:00 A.M. Stretching     NHPBS (11.1)

Strengthening should always be followed by stretching as an important component to any workout.

Thu, Nov 2 5:00 A.M. Relaxation     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann explores the healing touch of massage, demonstrating some effective ways to release tension and use movement to relax.

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