SIT AND BE FIT

#1201 Core Strengthening
Mary Ann uses hand weights and a ball to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Gretchen adds some exercises to challenge the brain.

#1202 Healthy Aging
A variety of unique exercises are introduced which are all designed to promote healthy aging.

#1203 Exercise is Fun
Mary Ann focuses on fun and functional exercises set to some of her favorite music.

#1204 Strength Coordination
This episode features a potpourri of movements to enhance strength and coordination.

#1205 Reaction Time
Mary Ann shows how to use a ball to test your reaction time.

#1206 Balance
Improving balance through weight training, stretching and leg strengthening is the theme of this episode.

#1207 March
Mary Ann marches her way to fitness with fun routines and patriotic music.
#1208 PELVIC FLOOR: Muscles of pelvic floor are often ignored but this workout shows some easy movements to keep those important muscles strong.
#1209 POSTURE AND BREATHING: Posture is essential to any good workout. In this program Mary Ann demonstrates how to maintain good posture while exercising.
#1210 FACIAL EXERCISES: Facial exercises are important because they increase sensory awareness in mouth and encourage facial expression. These exercises are essential for anyone experiencing neurological challenges.
#1211 WE’VE GONE COUNTRY: Country music sets the tone and pace for this fun full body workout.
#1212 DON’T FORGET YOUR FINGERS: Paying special attention to the finger joints is important in our quest to stay independent and keep our hands functioning well.
#1213 VESTIBULAR SYSTEM: Mary Ann challenges your vestibular system with a fun ball routine and other functional movements set to jazz music.
#1214 BREATHING: By toning and stretching muscles around the ribcage and practicing good breathing technique viewers learn how to get the most out of each breath.
#1215 STRETCHING: Strengthening should always be followed by stretching as an important component to any workout. This episode includes some great stretching exercises to improve flexibility.
#1216 Relaxation
Mary Ann explores the healing touch of massage, demonstrating some effective ways to release tension and use movement to relax.

#1217 Maintain Independence
This episode is full of functional movements to help improve performance of the activities of daily life and help you maintain independence as you age.

#1218 Resistance Exercises
Mary Ann introduces some unique ways to strengthen muscles with a resistance exercise band. Emphasis is placed on maintaining proper technique to avoid injury and get the most out of the movements.

#1219 Feel Your Best
Feeling good is important in life, certain movements help you feel your best. Mary Ann shares exercises that will leave you feeling great.

#1220 Fundamental Moves
In this episode Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a fun and effective full body workout.