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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sun, Sep 7 5:00 A.M. Core Strengthening     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Mon, Sep 8 5:00 A.M. Healthy Aging     NHPBS (11.1)

A variety of unique exercises are introduced which are all designed to promote healthy aging.

Tue, Sep 9 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, Sep 10 5:00 A.M. Strength Coordination     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Sep 11 5:00 A.M. Reaction Time     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Fri, Sep 12 5:00 A.M. Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Sep 13 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, Sep 14 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, Sep 15 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.

Tue, Sep 16 5:00 A.M. Facial Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Wed, Sep 17 5:00 A.M. We've Gone Country     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Sep 18 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.

Fri, Sep 19 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.

Sat, Sep 20 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.

Sun, Sep 21 5:00 A.M. Stretching     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Mon, Sep 22 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.

Tue, Sep 23 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.

Wed, Sep 24 5:00 A.M. Resistance Exercises     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Sep 25 5:00 A.M. Feel Your Best     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Fri, Sep 26 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.

Sat, Sep 27 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.

Sun, Sep 28 5:00 A.M. Static Balance     NHPBS (11.1)

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

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