SIT AND BE FIT is a popular exercise series designed to make exercise fun, easy and safe for people of all ages. Programs focus on therapeutic exercises that make everyday activities easier to perform; including core strengthening, balance work, stretching and relaxation. Host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN designs programs with physical therapists, using creative choreography and a diverse selection of music. Her warmth and encouragement effectively reaches out to people of all fitness levels and ages. She is especially loved by older adult viewers, children, and those managing chronic conditions and physical limitations.
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Episode # 1213
Mary Ann challenges your vestibular system with a fun ball routine and other functional movements set to jazz music.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1214
By toning and stretching muscles around the ribcage and practicing good breathing technique viewers learn how to get the most out of each breath.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1215
Strengthening should always be followed by stretching as an important component to any workout. This episode includes some great stretching exercises to improve flexibility.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1216
Mary Ann explores the healing touch of massage, demonstrating some effective ways to release tension and use movement to relax.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1217
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.
Friday, April 05, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1218
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.
Monday, April 08, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1219
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.
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1220
In this episode Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a fun and effective full body workout.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1301
This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1302
Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1303
Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1304
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1305
In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1306
This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1307
This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1308
Mary Ann focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy back with exercises that involve back flexibility, strengthening and stretching.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1309
Good balance begins with proper spinal alignment, strong core muscles and bringing awareness to our center of gravity while weight shifting.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1310
In this episode Mary Ann uses tactile stimulation to increase circulation and elicit a relaxed state of body and mind.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1311
Mary Ann introduces a variety of new exercises for fingers, gait and back strengthening in this fun, light-hearted episode.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1312
This episode focuses on stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles to protect the spine and help avoid injury.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1313
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.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1314
We rely on our somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning. Mary Ann helps viewers turn their awareness inward to work this system.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1315
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.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1316
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.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1317
In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1318
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function including a new exercise that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.
Monday, May 06, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1319
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.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1320
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.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1201
Mary Ann uses hand weights and a ball to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Gretchen adds some exercises to challenge the brain.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1202
A variety of unique exercises are introduced which are all designed to promote healthy aging.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1203
Mary Ann focuses on fun and functional exercises set to some of her favorite music.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1204
This episode features a potpourri of movements to enhance strength and coordination.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1205
Mary Ann shows how to use a ball to test your reaction time.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1206
Improving balance through weight training, stretching and leg strengthening is the theme of this episode.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1207
Mary Ann marches her way to fitness with fun routines and patriotic music.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1208
Muscles of pelvic floor are often ignored but this workout shows some easy movements to keep those important muscles strong.
Monday, June 03, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1209
Posture is essential to any good workout. In this program Mary Ann demonstrates how to maintain good posture while exercising.
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1210
Facial exercises are important because they increase sensory awareness in mouth and encourage facial expression. These exercises are essential for anyone experiencing neurological challenges.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1211
Country music sets the tone and pace for this fun full body workout.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1212
Paying special attention to the finger joints is important in our quest to stay independent and keep our hands functioning well.
Friday, June 07, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1213
Mary Ann challenges your vestibular system with a fun ball routine and other functional movements set to jazz music.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1214
By toning and stretching muscles around the ribcage and practicing good breathing technique viewers learn how to get the most out of each breath.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1215
Strengthening should always be followed by stretching as an important component to any workout. This episode includes some great stretching exercises to improve flexibility.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1216
Mary Ann explores the healing touch of massage, demonstrating some effective ways to release tension and use movement to relax.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1217
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.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1218
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.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1219
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.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1220
In this episode Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a fun and effective full body workout.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1301
This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1302
Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1303
Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1304
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1305
In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1306
This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1307
This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Length : 26 min
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