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, May 29 5:00 A.M. Keep Your Spine and Joints Happy     NHPBS (11.1)

This workout focuses on warming up the joints with self-massage and preparing them for a variety of fun movement patterns like "dancing with Fred Astaire".

Sat, May 30 5:00 A.M. Tune Into Your Body     NHPBS (11.1)

Building awareness of how the body feels when it is in perfect alignment helps to avoid postural weakness such as a forward neck, often called, "tech neck".

Sat, May 30 7:30 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NH Explore (11.2)

Sun, May 31 5:00 A.M. Rhythm and Exercise     NHPBS (11.1)

Using the rhythm of the breath as a starting point, Mary Ann begins this workout with controlled breathing exercises.

Mon, Jun 1 5:00 A.M. Relieve Stress with Exercise     NHPBS (11.1)

Upbeat music and playful movement patterns dominate this energetic workout.

Tue, Jun 2 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.

Wed, Jun 3 5:02 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.

Thu, Jun 4 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.

Fri, Jun 5 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.

Sat, Jun 6 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.

Sat, Jun 6 7:30 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NH Explore (11.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, Jun 13 7:30 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NH Explore (11.2)

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

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

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

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

Thu, Jun 18 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Fri, Jun 19 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Jun 20 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Jun 20 7:30 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NH Explore (11.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, Jun 27 7:30 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NH Explore (11.2)

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

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

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

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