SIT AND BE FIT
NOLA Code:
SBTF 1300 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
20 / 30
Genre:
Rights End:
1/30/2029
Producer
KSPS
Co-Producer
Sit and Be Fit, Inc.
Year Produced:
2012
Version:
Base
Celebrating 25 years on public television, this Silver Jubilee series includes 20 new half-hour SIT AND BE FIT episodes featuring exercises that improve viewer’s health, helping them feel and function better. With an emphasis on strength, flexibility and balance exercises, program host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN, shares her gentle approach to fitness, guiding viewers through safe workouts set to fun upbeat music. Each program is carefully researched and developed with the assistance of physical therapists, medical doctors and exercise specialists. Wilson’s daughter, Gretchen, joins her on set to demonstrate seated versions of standing exercises. SIT AND BE FIT appeals to viewers of all ages and is a perennial favorite in program line-ups across the country.
Episode List
#1301 Kinesthetic Awareness
This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance.
#1302 Static Balance
Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.
#1303 Pelvic & Ribcage Mobility
Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout.
#1304 Strong Back Strong Core
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.
#1305 Neuromuscular Coordination
In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination.
#1306 Release Tension Through Exercise
This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility.
#1307 Strengthening Muscles & Joints
This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass.
#1308 A Healthy Back
Mary Ann focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy back with exercises that involve back flexibility, strengthening and stretching.
#1309 Better Balance
Good balance begins with proper spinal alignment, strong core muscles and bringing awareness to our center of gravity while weight shifting.
#1310 Improve Your Mood
In this episode Mary Ann uses tactile stimulation to increase circulation and elicit a relaxed state of body and mind.
#1311 Lighthearted Exercises
Mary Ann introduces a variety of new exercises for fingers, gait and back strengthening in this fun, light-hearted episode.
#1312 Back And Abdominal Strengthening
This episode focuses on stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles to protect the spine and help avoid injury.
#1313 Exercising With Accessories
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.
#1314 Somatosensory Work
We rely on our somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning. Mary Ann helps viewers turn their awareness inward to work this system.
#1315 Releasing Muscle Tightness
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.
#1316 Myofacial Relief & Gait
Mary Ann uses the large ball in this workout to loosen up the fascia around the scapula. Later in the program she focuses on exercises to improve gait.
#1317 Keep The Fun In “Fun”Ctional Fitness
In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.
#1318 Variety, The Spice Of Life
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function including a new exercise that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.
#1319 Finger Dexterity
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.
#1320 Happy Feet, Healthy Body
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.
This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance.
#1302 Static Balance
Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.
#1303 Pelvic & Ribcage Mobility
Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout.
#1304 Strong Back Strong Core
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.
#1305 Neuromuscular Coordination
In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination.
#1306 Release Tension Through Exercise
This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility.
#1307 Strengthening Muscles & Joints
This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass.
#1308 A Healthy Back
Mary Ann focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy back with exercises that involve back flexibility, strengthening and stretching.
#1309 Better Balance
Good balance begins with proper spinal alignment, strong core muscles and bringing awareness to our center of gravity while weight shifting.
#1310 Improve Your Mood
In this episode Mary Ann uses tactile stimulation to increase circulation and elicit a relaxed state of body and mind.
#1311 Lighthearted Exercises
Mary Ann introduces a variety of new exercises for fingers, gait and back strengthening in this fun, light-hearted episode.
#1312 Back And Abdominal Strengthening
This episode focuses on stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles to protect the spine and help avoid injury.
#1313 Exercising With Accessories
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.
#1314 Somatosensory Work
We rely on our somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning. Mary Ann helps viewers turn their awareness inward to work this system.
#1315 Releasing Muscle Tightness
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.
#1316 Myofacial Relief & Gait
Mary Ann uses the large ball in this workout to loosen up the fascia around the scapula. Later in the program she focuses on exercises to improve gait.
#1317 Keep The Fun In “Fun”Ctional Fitness
In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.
#1318 Variety, The Spice Of Life
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function including a new exercise that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.
#1319 Finger Dexterity
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.
#1320 Happy Feet, Healthy Body
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.
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
12/29/2012 - 1/30/2029
School Rights:
Concurrent w/bc
V.O.D. Rights:
No
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
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