SIT AND BE FIT

NOLA Code:

SBTF 1500 H1

Number of Episodes/Length:

10 / 30

Genre:

How To

Rights End:

1/30/2029

Producer

KSPS

Co-Producer

Sit and Be Fit, Inc.

TV-G

CC

sIX

Stereo

Year Produced:

2014

Version:

Base

Celebrating 28 years on public television, this popular healthy aging series includes 10 new half-hour SIT AND BE FIT episodes featuring exercises that improve viewer’s mental, physical and emotional health, helping them feel and function better. With an emphasis on functional fitness including 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

#1501 Brain Booster
This program focuses on exercises that activate the brain and includes excellent movement patterns for balance and gait.

#1502 Practice Perfect Posture
This episode puts an emphasis on postural alignment and using proper form to get the most out of each exercise.

#1503 Variety: The Spice of Life
Mary Ann uses a variety of exercises and exercise accessories to help you feel and function better.

#1504 Functional and Fun Exercises for the Feet
This workout begins with a fun segment dedicated to keeping your feet happy and healthy.

#1505 Yardsticks and Bands
Opening this program is a unique warm-up routine using a yardstick. Later in the show, Mary Ann focuses on upper and lower body strengthening using bands.

#1506 Shoulder and Back Strength
Mary Ann guides viewers through a lively workout sharing exercises that help strengthen the shoulders and back.

#1507 Postural Alignment and Shoulder Stability
This program features exercises that help increase postural awareness and stabilize the shoulders.

#1508 Circulation
This upbeat episode focuses on movements designed to get the blood flowing through the body.

#1509 Core Strengthening
Mary Ann shares exercises that help build core strength which plays an important role in balance and back strength.

#1510 Hip Mobility
Maintaining flexibility in the hips is an important strategy to ensure healthy aging. Mary Ann spends time during this workout focusing on this area of functional fitness.