SIT AND BE FIT
NOLA Code:
SBTF 1600 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
10 / 30
Genre:
Rights End:
1/30/2029
Producer
Sit and Be Fit, Inc
Presenter
KSPS
Year Produced:
2015
Version:
Base
Celebrating 29 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
#1601 Music and Novelty
Mary Ann’s love of combining novelty music and exercise is obvious by the way she matches her movements to this engaging staccato melody. Gretchen introduces a seated brain.
#1602 Imagining Resistance
Mary Ann demonstrates three different ways to push up from a chair and uses imaginary resistance to strengthen muscles. Gretchen combines a standing balance routine with vestibular work.
#1603 A Treat For Your Feet
In this episode Mary Ann is paying special attention for feet, shoulders and hip range of motion using a towel and band.
#1604 Somatosensory and Lymphatic Systems
Mary Ann uses a large ball to stimulate the sensory and lymphatic systems, accompanied by jazzy, New Orleans style music. Gretchen’s new cross and open pattern for a brain.
#1605 Neglected Areas of Body
This episode begins slow and easy with great music to accompany exercises for posture using a towel and band, a large ball for balance, in addition to exercises for hips, carpal tunnel and the pelvic floor.
#1606 Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy
A large and small ball is used as a way to facilitate exercises to improve conditions such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.
#1607 Full Body Workout
Mary Ann uses a towel to assist with neck alignment and a band for strengthening shoulders and upper back. There is a focus on core and a special tip to help balance.
#1608 Brain and Balance
This episode includes unusual exercises for brain stimulation and help with balance.
#1609 Upbeat and Fun
This energetic full body workout has a lot stomping and good hip movement for anyone confined to a wheelchair or chair.
#1610 Be Happy
Mary Ann will lift your spirits, posture, and leave you with a smile, happy feet and nimble fingers. The workout includes a brain workout with Gretchen and uses a small bell.
Mary Ann’s love of combining novelty music and exercise is obvious by the way she matches her movements to this engaging staccato melody. Gretchen introduces a seated brain.
#1602 Imagining Resistance
Mary Ann demonstrates three different ways to push up from a chair and uses imaginary resistance to strengthen muscles. Gretchen combines a standing balance routine with vestibular work.
#1603 A Treat For Your Feet
In this episode Mary Ann is paying special attention for feet, shoulders and hip range of motion using a towel and band.
#1604 Somatosensory and Lymphatic Systems
Mary Ann uses a large ball to stimulate the sensory and lymphatic systems, accompanied by jazzy, New Orleans style music. Gretchen’s new cross and open pattern for a brain.
#1605 Neglected Areas of Body
This episode begins slow and easy with great music to accompany exercises for posture using a towel and band, a large ball for balance, in addition to exercises for hips, carpal tunnel and the pelvic floor.
#1606 Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy
A large and small ball is used as a way to facilitate exercises to improve conditions such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.
#1607 Full Body Workout
Mary Ann uses a towel to assist with neck alignment and a band for strengthening shoulders and upper back. There is a focus on core and a special tip to help balance.
#1608 Brain and Balance
This episode includes unusual exercises for brain stimulation and help with balance.
#1609 Upbeat and Fun
This energetic full body workout has a lot stomping and good hip movement for anyone confined to a wheelchair or chair.
#1610 Be Happy
Mary Ann will lift your spirits, posture, and leave you with a smile, happy feet and nimble fingers. The workout includes a brain workout with Gretchen and uses a small bell.
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
2/6/2016 - 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
Viewer
Contact Type
Station Relations