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, Feb 20 5:00 A.M. Maintain Independence     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode is full of functional movements to help improve performance of the activities of daily life and help you maintain independence as you age.

Sat, Feb 21 5:00 A.M. Resistance Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann introduces some unique ways to strengthen muscles with a resistance exercise band.

Sun, Feb 22 5:00 A.M. Feel Your Best     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann introduces some unique ways to strengthen muscles with a resistance exercise band.

Mon, Feb 23 5:00 A.M. Fundamental Moves:     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a fun and effective full body workout.

Tue, Feb 24 5:00 A.M. Kinesthetic Awareness     NHPBS (11.1)

This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance.

Wed, Feb 25 5:00 A.M. Static Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.

Thu, Feb 26 5:00 A.M. Pelvic & Ribcage Mobility     NHPBS (11.1)

Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout.

Fri, Feb 27 5:00 A.M. Strong Back Strong Core     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.

Sun, Mar 1 5:00 A.M. Release Tension Through Exercise     NHPBS (11.1)

This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility.

Mon, Mar 2 5:00 A.M. Strengthening Muscles & Joints     NHPBS (11.1)

This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass.

Tue, Mar 3 5:00 A.M. A Healthy Back     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy back with exercises that involve back flexibility, strengthening and stretching.

Wed, Mar 4 5:00 A.M. Better Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

Good balance begins with proper spinal alignment, strong core muscles and bringing awareness to our center of gravity while weight shifting.

Thu, Mar 5 5:00 A.M. Improve Your Mood     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode Mary Ann uses tactile stimulation to increase circulation and elicit a relaxed state of body and mind.

Fri, Mar 6 5:00 A.M. Lighthearted Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann introduces a variety of new exercises for fingers, gait and back strengthening in this fun, light-hearted episode.

Tue, Mar 10 5:00 A.M. Back and Abdominal Strengthening     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode focuses on stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles to protect the spine and help avoid injury.

Wed, Mar 11 5:00 A.M. Exercising with Accessories     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann introduces a variety of unique exercises incorporating a large ball during the warm up and a small ball for finger flexibility and strengthening.

Thu, Mar 12 5:00 A.M. Somatosensory Work     NHPBS (11.1)

We rely on our somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning.

Fri, Mar 13 5:00 A.M. Releasing Muscle Tightness     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann uses a small ball, a towel and large ball to release some of the restrictions that build up in the connective tissue that runs throughout the body.

Sat, Mar 14 5:00 A.M. Myofacial Relief & Gait     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann uses the large ball in this workout to loosen up the fascia around the scapula.

Sun, Mar 15 5:00 A.M. Keep The Fun In Functional Fitness     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.

Mon, Mar 16 5:00 A.M. Variety, The Spice of Life     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function including a new exercise that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.

Tue, Mar 17 5:00 A.M. Finger Dexterity     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode combines fun music of the Charleston and Cha-cha to demonstrate finger exercises using a pencil, sit to stand exercises and vestibular work.

Wed, Mar 18 5:00 A.M. Happy Feet, Healthy Body     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann stresses the importance of foot health. Using a small ball she shares foot exercises and massage techniques to improve circulation, range of motion and strength in the foot.

Thu, Mar 19 5:00 A.M. All Systems Go!     NHPBS (11.1)

This program incorporates exercises for the brain and several body systems including vestibular and lymphatic.

Fri, Mar 20 5:00 A.M. Fit from Head to Toe     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode incorporates a variety of exercises ranging from vestibular system to feet and gait.

Sat, Mar 21 5:00 A.M. Sensory Awareness and Breathing     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann uses fun music to demonstrate breathing techniques and sensory awareness.

Sun, Mar 22 5:00 A.M. Fun with the Large Ball     NHPBS (11.1)

The large ball is used in many ways from postural alignment to helping with balance in this episode.

Mon, Mar 23 5:00 A.M. Footwork and Core     NHPBS (11.1)

We take our feet and core muscles for granted. In this episode Mary Ann uses a variety of new exercises to focus on the importance of your feet.

Tue, Mar 24 5:00 A.M. Controlled Breathing     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann experiments with several ways to control breathing to efficiently distribute oxygen throughout the body.

Wed, Mar 25 5:00 A.M. Vestibular and Core     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann combines a nice mix of vestibular and core work while Gretchen reinforces the importance of gait training exercises.

Thu, Mar 26 5:00 A.M. Posture     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann breaks down techniques to improve our posture and special guest Jeff Brooks gives us a balance exercise for the day.

Fri, Mar 27 5:00 A.M. Breathing     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann offers several techniques to develop healthy breathing habits.

Sat, Mar 28 5:00 A.M. Back Health     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann introduces new exercises to gently loosen the thoracic spine with subtle shoulder and back movements.

Sun, Mar 29 5:00 A.M. Functional Fitness     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode includes exercises that promote healthy living and being able to perform daily activities with ease and without injury.

Mon, Mar 30 5:00 A.M. Good Alignment     NHPBS (11.1)

By doing exercises with eyes closed, Mary Ann builds an awareness of how good spinal alignment feels.

Tue, Mar 31 5:00 A.M. New Challenges     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann introduces a new abdominal exercise called the "Ski Jump" and Gretchen gives you a new balance challenge.

Wed, Apr 1 5:00 A.M. Coordination and Reaction Time     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode focuses on being aware of your body's movements and how it contributes to coordination and reaction time.

Thu, Apr 2 5:00 A.M. Lymphatic System     NHPBS (11.1)

Mary Ann uses soothing music and slow gentle movements to stimulate the lymphatic system.

Fri, Apr 3 5:00 A.M. Mobility and Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

This episode highlights a variety of exercises to improve balance and concludes with stroking.

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