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.

Mon, Jun 16 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.

Tue, Jun 17 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.

Wed, Jun 18 5:00 A.M. Strength Coordination     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Jun 19 5:00 A.M. Reaction Time     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Fri, Jun 20 5:00 A.M. Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Jun 21 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.

Sun, Jun 22 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.

Mon, Jun 23 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.

Tue, Jun 24 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.

Wed, Jun 25 5:00 A.M. Facial Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Jun 26 5:00 A.M. We've Gone Country     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Fri, Jun 27 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.

Sat, Jun 28 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.

Sun, Jun 29 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.

Mon, Jun 30 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, Jul 1 5:00 A.M. Stretching     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Wed, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 3 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.

Fri, Jul 4 5:00 A.M. Resistance Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Jul 5 5:00 A.M. Feel Your Best     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Jul 6 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.

Mon, Jul 7 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.

Tue, Jul 8 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, Jul 9 5:00 A.M. Static Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Jul 10 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, Jul 11 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.

Sat, Jul 12 5:00 A.M. Neuromuscular Coordination     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination.

Sun, Jul 13 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, Jul 14 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.

Tue, Jul 15 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.

Wed, Jul 16 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.

Thu, Jul 17 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.

Fri, Jul 18 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.

Sat, Jul 19 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.

Sun, Jul 20 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.

Mon, Jul 21 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.

Tue, Jul 22 5:00 A.M. Somatosensory Work     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Wed, Jul 23 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.

Thu, Jul 24 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.

Fri, Jul 25 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.

Sat, Jul 26 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.

Sun, Jul 27 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.

Mon, Jul 28 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.

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