Sit and Be Fit
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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Healthy Aging (#1202H) Duration: 27:44 STEREO TVG
A variety of unique exercises are introduced which are all designed to promote healthy aging.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Feb 18, 2020 -- 7:00am
Exercise Is Fun (#1203H) Duration: 27:08 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann focuses on fun and functional exercises set to some of her favorite music.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Feb 19, 2020 -- 7:00am
Strength Coordination (#1204H) Duration: 27:29 STEREO TVG
This episode features a potpourri of movements to enhance strength and coordination.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Feb 20, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Reaction Time (#1205H) Duration: 27:25 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann shows how to use a ball to test your reaction time.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Feb 21, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Balance (#1206H) Duration: 27:21 STEREO TVG
Improving balance through weight training, stretching and leg strengthening is the theme of this episode.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, Feb 24, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
March Your Way to Fitness (#1207H) Duration: 27:24 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann marches her way to fitness with fun routines and patriotic music.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Feb 25, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Pelvic Floor (#1208H) Duration: 27:29 STEREO TVG
Muscles of pelvic floor are often ignored but this workout shows some easy movements to keep those important muscles strong.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Feb 26, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Posture and Breathing (#1209H) Duration: 27:25 STEREO TVG
Posture is essential to any good workout. In this program Mary Ann demonstrates how to maintain good posture while exercising.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Feb 27, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Facial Exercises (#1210H) Duration: 27:21 STEREO TVG
Facial exercises are important because they increase sensory awareness in mouth and encourage facial expression. These exercises are essential for anyone experiencing neurological challenges.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Feb 28, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
We've Gone Country (#1211H) Duration: 27:25 STEREO TVG
Country music sets the tone and pace for this fun full body workout.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, Mar 2, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Don't Forget Your Fingers (#1212H) Duration: 27:28 STEREO TVG
Paying special attention to the finger joints is important in our quest to stay independent and keep our hands functioning well.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Mar 3, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Vestibular System (#1213H) Duration: 27:24 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann challenges your vestibular system with a fun ball routine and other functional movements set to jazz music.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Mar 4, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Breathing (#1214H) Duration: 27:26 STEREO TVG
By toning and stretching muscles around the ribcage and practicing good breathing technique viewers learn how to get the most out of each breath.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Mar 5, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Stretching (#1215H) Duration: 27:31 STEREO TVG
Strengthening should always be followed by stretching as an important component to any workout. This episode includes some great stretching exercises to improve flexibility.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Mar 6, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Relaxation (#1216H) Duration: 27:21 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann explores the healing touch of massage, demonstrating some effective ways to release tension and use movement to relax.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, Mar 9, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Maintain Independence (#1217H) Duration: 27:27 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Mar 10, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Resistance Exercises (#1218H) Duration: 27:25 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Mar 11, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Feel Your Best (#1219H) Duration: 27:46 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Mar 12, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Fundamental Moves: (#1220H) Duration: 27:31 STEREO TVG
In this episode Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a fun and effective full body workout.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Mar 13, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Kinesthetic Awareness (#1301H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, Mar 16, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Static Balance (#1302H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Mar 17, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Pelvic & Ribcage Mobility (#1303H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Mar 18, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Strong Back Strong Core (#1304H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Mar 19, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Neuromuscular Coordination (#1305H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Mar 20, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Release Tension Through Exercise (#1306H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, Mar 23, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Strengthening Muscles & Joints (#1307H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Mar 24, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
A Healthy Back (#1308H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy back with exercises that involve back flexibility, strengthening and stretching.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Mar 25, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Better Balance (#1309H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Good balance begins with proper spinal alignment, strong core muscles and bringing awareness to our center of gravity while weight shifting.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Mar 26, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Improve Your Mood (#1310H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
In this episode Mary Ann uses tactile stimulation to increase circulation and elicit a relaxed state of body and mind.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Mar 27, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Lighthearted Exercises (#1311H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann introduces a variety of new exercises for fingers, gait and back strengthening in this fun, light-hearted episode.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, Mar 30, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
Back and Abdominal Strengthening (#1312H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This episode focuses on stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles to protect the spine and help avoid injury.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Mar 31, 2020 -- 7:00am Remind me
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