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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Sep 16, 2019 -- 7:00am
Static Balance (#1302H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Sep 17, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Sep 18, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Sep 19, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Sep 20, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Sep 23, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Sep 24, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Sep 26, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Sep 27, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Sep 30, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Oct 1, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Exercising with Accessories (#1313H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 2, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Somatosensory Work (#1314H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
We rely on our somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning. Mary Ann helps viewers turn their awareness inward to work this system.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Oct 3, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Releasing Muscle Tightness (#1315H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Oct 4, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Myofacial Relief & Gait (#1316H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Oct 7, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Keep The Fun In Functional Fitness (#1317H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Oct 8, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Variety, The Spice of Life (#1318H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function including a new exercise that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 9, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Finger Dexterity (#1319H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Oct 10, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Happy Feet, Healthy Body (#1320H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Oct 11, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
All Systems Go! (#1401H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This program incorporates exercises for the brain and several body systems including vestibular and lymphatic.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Oct 14, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Fit from Head to Toe (#1402H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This episode incorporates a variety of exercises ranging from vestibular system to feet and gait.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Oct 15, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Sensory Awareness and Breathing (#1403H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann uses fun music to demonstrate breathing techniques and sensory awareness
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 16, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Fun with the Large Ball (#1404H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
The large ball is used in many ways from postural alignment to helping with balance in this episode.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Oct 17, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Footwork and Core (#1405H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
We take our feet and core muscles for granted. In this episode Mary Ann uses a variety of new exercises to focus on the importance of your feet.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Oct 18, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Controlled Breathing (#1406H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann experiments with several ways to control breathing to efficiently distribute oxygen throughout the body.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Oct 21, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Vestibular and Core (#1407H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann combines a nice mix of vestibular and core work while Gretchen reinforces the importance of gait training exercises.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Oct 22, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Posture (#1408H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann breaks down techniques to improve our posture and special guest Jeff Brooks gives us a balance exercise for the day.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 23, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Breathing (#1409H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann offers several techniques to develop healthy breathing habits.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Oct 24, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Back Health (#1410H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann introduces new exercises to gently loosen the thoracic spine with subtle shoulder and back movements.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Oct 25, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Functional Fitness (#1411H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This episode includes exercises that promote healthy living and being able to perform daily activities with ease and without injury. Registered dietitian, Janell Buchkoski, challenges viewers with a weight management tip of the day.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Oct 28, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Good Alignment (#1412H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
By doing exercises with eyes closed, Mary Ann builds an awareness of how good spinal alignment feels. Mary Ann gives a tip of the day.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Oct 29, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
New Challenges (#1413H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann introduces a new abdominal exercise called the Ski Jump, and Gretchen gives you a new balance challenge.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Oct 30, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Coordination and Reaction Time (#1414H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This episode focuses on being aware of your body's movements and how it contributes to coordination and reaction time
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Oct 31, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
TV Technical Issues
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KQED Transmitter will be off (03/06/2019)
KQED transmitter will off on March 6th at 3-6 at 3am-6am. This will disrupt over-the-air reception and DirectTV viewers. Comcast and Monterey reception will not be impacted.
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KQED FM on Comcast services
KQED FM and other radio channels were recently dropped from Comcast’s local cable offerings. Affected users can still listen to KQED at 88.5 FM on their radios, or listen to the live stream at kqed.org/listenlive or by downloading the KQED app, or on smart speakers.
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KQED DT9, Sutro Tower – Mon 8/20 thru Fri 8/24/18
Engineers at Sutro Tower in San Francisco will be doing their annual maintenance work 9am-4pm Mon 8/20 through Fri 8/24. All stations transmitting from Sutro Tower will be dropping to half-power each day, and perhaps moving from main antennas at the top of the tower to auxiliary antennas at the “waist” (middle) of the tower … Continue reading KQED DT9, Sutro Tower – Mon 8/20 thru Fri 8/24/18
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