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

Tue, Jan 6 5:01 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, Jan 17 5:02 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, Jan 31 5:00 A.M. Sit and Be Fit     NHPBS (11.1)

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

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

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

Wed, Feb 4 5:00 A.M. Core Strengthening     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Feb 5 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, Feb 6 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, Feb 7 5:00 A.M. Strength Coordination     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sun, Feb 8 5:00 A.M. Reaction Time     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Mon, Feb 9 5:00 A.M. Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Tue, Feb 10 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, Feb 11 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, Feb 12 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, Feb 13 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, Feb 14 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, Feb 15 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, Feb 16 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, Feb 17 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.

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