SIT AND BE FIT
NOLA Code:
STBF 1400 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
20 / 30
Genre:
Rights End:
1/30/2029
Producer
KSPS
Co-Producer
Sit and Be Fit, Inc.
Year Produced:
2013
Version:
Base
Celebrating 27 years on public television, this upbeat 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 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, including young children, and is a perennial favorite in daytime program line-ups across the country.
Episode List
#1401 All Systems Go!
This program incorporates exercises for the brain and several body systems including vestibular and lymphatic.
#1402 Fit From Head to Toe
This episode incorporates a variety of exercises ranging from vestibular system to feet and gait.
#1403 Sensory Awareness and Breathing
Mary Ann uses fun music to demonstrate breathing techniques and sensory awareness.
#1404 Fun with the Large Ball
The large ball is used in many ways from postural alignment to helping with balance in this episode.
#1405 Footwork and Core
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.
#1406 Controlled Breathing
Mary Ann experiments with several ways to control breathing to efficiently distribute oxygen throughout the body.
#1407 Vestibular and Core
Mary Ann combines a nice mix of vestibular and core work while Gretchen reinforces the importance of gait training exercises.
#1408 Posture
Mary Ann breaks down techniques to improve our posture and special guest Jeff Brooks gives us a balance exercise for the day.
#1409 Breathing
Mary Ann offers several techniques to develop healthy breathing habits.
#1410 Back Health
Mary Ann introduces new exercises to gently loosen the thoracic spine with subtle shoulder and back movements.
#1411 Functional Fitness
This episode includes exercises that promote healthy living and being able to perform daily activities with ease and without injury. Registered dietitian, Janell Buchkoski, challenges viewers with a weight management tip of the day.
#1412 Good Alignment
By doing exercises with eyes closed, Mary Ann builds an awareness of how good spinal alignment feels. Mary Ann gives a tip of the day.
#1413 New Challenges
Mary Ann introduces a new abdominal exercise called the “Ski Jump” and Gretchen gives you a new balance challenge.
#1414 Coordination and Reaction Time
This episode focuses on being aware of your body’s movements and how it contributes to coordination and reaction time.
#1415 Lymphatic System
Mary Ann uses soothing music and slow gentle movements to stimulate the lymphatic system.
#1416 Mobility and Balance
This episode highlights a variety of exercises to improve balance and concludes with stroking.
#1417 Your Feet, Your Foundation
It’s important to let your feet feel the floor. Exercising barefoot, Mary Ann emphasizes somatosensory awareness in the feet throughout the workout.
#1418 Flabby Arms
This workout focuses on exercises to tone the arm muscles. Mary Ann introduces a new way to strengthen arms using your own body as resistance.
#1419 The Power of Small Movements
This episode demonstrates what can be achieved with small gentle movements.
#1420 Flexibility and Range of Motion
All the exercises in this program highlight range of motion throughout the shoulders and back.
This program incorporates exercises for the brain and several body systems including vestibular and lymphatic.
#1402 Fit From Head to Toe
This episode incorporates a variety of exercises ranging from vestibular system to feet and gait.
#1403 Sensory Awareness and Breathing
Mary Ann uses fun music to demonstrate breathing techniques and sensory awareness.
#1404 Fun with the Large Ball
The large ball is used in many ways from postural alignment to helping with balance in this episode.
#1405 Footwork and Core
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.
#1406 Controlled Breathing
Mary Ann experiments with several ways to control breathing to efficiently distribute oxygen throughout the body.
#1407 Vestibular and Core
Mary Ann combines a nice mix of vestibular and core work while Gretchen reinforces the importance of gait training exercises.
#1408 Posture
Mary Ann breaks down techniques to improve our posture and special guest Jeff Brooks gives us a balance exercise for the day.
#1409 Breathing
Mary Ann offers several techniques to develop healthy breathing habits.
#1410 Back Health
Mary Ann introduces new exercises to gently loosen the thoracic spine with subtle shoulder and back movements.
#1411 Functional Fitness
This episode includes exercises that promote healthy living and being able to perform daily activities with ease and without injury. Registered dietitian, Janell Buchkoski, challenges viewers with a weight management tip of the day.
#1412 Good Alignment
By doing exercises with eyes closed, Mary Ann builds an awareness of how good spinal alignment feels. Mary Ann gives a tip of the day.
#1413 New Challenges
Mary Ann introduces a new abdominal exercise called the “Ski Jump” and Gretchen gives you a new balance challenge.
#1414 Coordination and Reaction Time
This episode focuses on being aware of your body’s movements and how it contributes to coordination and reaction time.
#1415 Lymphatic System
Mary Ann uses soothing music and slow gentle movements to stimulate the lymphatic system.
#1416 Mobility and Balance
This episode highlights a variety of exercises to improve balance and concludes with stroking.
#1417 Your Feet, Your Foundation
It’s important to let your feet feel the floor. Exercising barefoot, Mary Ann emphasizes somatosensory awareness in the feet throughout the workout.
#1418 Flabby Arms
This workout focuses on exercises to tone the arm muscles. Mary Ann introduces a new way to strengthen arms using your own body as resistance.
#1419 The Power of Small Movements
This episode demonstrates what can be achieved with small gentle movements.
#1420 Flexibility and Range of Motion
All the exercises in this program highlight range of motion throughout the shoulders and back.
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
1/3/2014 - 1/30/2029
School Rights:
Concurrent w/bc
V.O.D. Rights:
No
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Program Contacts
Contact Type
Station Relations
Contact Type
Viewer