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, Apr 28 | 5:00 A.M. |
Feel Your Best
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Mary Ann introduces some unique ways to strengthen muscles with a resistance exercise band. |
Mon, Apr 29 | 5:00 A.M. |
Fundamental Moves:
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In this episode Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a fun and effective full body workout. |
Tue, Apr 30 | 5:00 A.M. |
Kinesthetic Awareness
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This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance. |
Wed, May 1 | 5:00 A.M. |
Static Balance
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Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance. |
Thu, May 2 | 5:00 A.M. |
Pelvic & Ribcage Mobility
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Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout. |
Fri, May 3 | 5:00 A.M. |
Strong Back Strong Core
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Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health. |
Sat, May 4 | 5:00 A.M. |
Neuromuscular Coordination
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In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination. |
Sun, May 5 | 5:00 A.M. |
Release Tension Through Exercise
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This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility. |
Mon, May 6 | 5:00 A.M. |
Strengthening Muscles & Joints
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This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass. |
Tue, May 7 | 5:00 A.M. |
A Healthy Back
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Mary Ann focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy back with exercises that involve back flexibility, strengthening and stretching. |
Wed, May 8 | 5:00 A.M. |
Better Balance
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Good balance begins with proper spinal alignment, strong core muscles and bringing awareness to our center of gravity while weight shifting. |
Thu, May 9 | 5:00 A.M. |
Improve Your Mood
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In this episode Mary Ann uses tactile stimulation to increase circulation and elicit a relaxed state of body and mind. |
Fri, May 10 | 5:00 A.M. |
Lighthearted Exercises
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Mary Ann introduces a variety of new exercises for fingers, gait and back strengthening in this fun, light-hearted episode. |
Sat, May 11 | 5:00 A.M. |
Back and Abdominal Strengthening
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This episode focuses on stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles to protect the spine and help avoid injury. |
Sun, May 12 | 5:00 A.M. |
Exercising with Accessories
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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. |
Mon, May 13 | 5:00 A.M. |
Somatosensory Work
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We rely on our somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning. |
Tue, May 14 | 5:00 A.M. |
Releasing Muscle Tightness
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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. |
Wed, May 15 | 5:00 A.M. |
Myofacial Relief & Gait
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Mary Ann uses the large ball in this workout to loosen up the fascia around the scapula. |
Thu, May 16 | 5:00 A.M. |
Keep The Fun In Functional Fitness
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In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography. |
Fri, May 17 | 5:00 A.M. |
Variety, The Spice of Life
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Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function including a new exercise that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles. |
Sat, May 18 | 5:00 A.M. |
Finger Dexterity
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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. |
Sun, May 19 | 5:00 A.M. |
Happy Feet, Healthy Body
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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. |
Mon, May 20 | 5:00 A.M. |
All Systems Go!
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This program incorporates exercises for the brain and several body systems including vestibular and lymphatic. |
Tue, May 21 | 5:00 A.M. |
Fit from Head to Toe
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This episode incorporates a variety of exercises ranging from vestibular system to feet and gait. |
Wed, May 22 | 5:00 A.M. |
Sensory Awareness and Breathing
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Mary Ann uses fun music to demonstrate breathing techniques and sensory awareness. |
Thu, May 23 | 5:00 A.M. |
Fun with the Large Ball
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The large ball is used in many ways from postural alignment to helping with balance in this episode. |
Fri, May 24 | 5:00 A.M. |
Footwork and Core
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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. |
Sat, May 25 | 5:00 A.M. |
Controlled Breathing
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Mary Ann experiments with several ways to control breathing to efficiently distribute oxygen throughout the body. |
Sun, May 26 | 5:00 A.M. |
Vestibular and Core
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Mary Ann combines a nice mix of vestibular and core work while Gretchen reinforces the importance of gait training exercises. |
Mon, May 27 | 5:00 A.M. |
Posture
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Mary Ann breaks down techniques to improve our posture and special guest Jeff Brooks gives us a balance exercise for the day. |
Tue, May 28 | 5:00 A.M. |
Breathing
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Mary Ann offers several techniques to develop healthy breathing habits. |
Wed, May 29 | 5:00 A.M. |
Back Health
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Mary Ann introduces new exercises to gently loosen the thoracic spine with subtle shoulder and back movements. |
Thu, May 30 | 5:00 A.M. |
Functional Fitness
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This episode includes exercises that promote healthy living and being able to perform daily activities with ease and without injury. |
Fri, May 31 | 5:00 A.M. |
Good Alignment
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By doing exercises with eyes closed, Mary Ann builds an awareness of how good spinal alignment feels. |
Sat, Jun 1 | 5:00 A.M. |
New Challenges
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Mary Ann introduces a new abdominal exercise called the "Ski Jump" and Gretchen gives you a new balance challenge. |
Sun, Jun 2 | 5:00 A.M. |
Coordination and Reaction Time
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This episode focuses on being aware of your body's movements and how it contributes to coordination and reaction time. |
Mon, Jun 3 | 5:00 A.M. |
Lymphatic System
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Mary Ann uses soothing music and slow gentle movements to stimulate the lymphatic system. |
Tue, Jun 4 | 5:00 A.M. |
Mobility and Balance
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This episode highlights a variety of exercises to improve balance and concludes with stroking. |
Wed, Jun 5 | 5:00 A.M. |
Your Feet, Your Foundation
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It's important to let your feet feel the floor. Exercising barefoot, Mary Ann emphasizes somatosensory awareness in the feet throughout the workout. |
Thu, Jun 6 | 5:00 A.M. |
Flabby Arms
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This workout focuses on exercises to tone the arm muscles. |
Fri, Jun 7 | 5:00 A.M. |
The Power of Small Movements
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This episode demonstrates what can be achieved with small gentle movements. |
Sat, Jun 8 | 5:00 A.M. |
Flexibility and Range of Motion
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All the exercises in this program highlight range of motion throughout the shoulders and back. |
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