Sit and Be Fit
This popular healthy aging series features 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Postural Alignment and Shoulder Stability (#1507H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This program features exercises that help increase postural awareness and stabilize the shoulders.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, May 22, 2018 -- 7:00am
Circulation (#1508H) Duration: 26:23 STEREO TVG
This upbeat episode focuses on movements designed to get the blood flowing through the body.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, May 23, 2018 -- 7:00am
Core Strengthening (#1509H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann shares exercises that help build core strength which plays an important role in balance and back strength.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, May 24, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Hip Mobility (#1510H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Maintaining flexibility in the hips is an important strategy to ensure healthy aging. Mary Ann spends time during this workout focusing on this area of functional fitness.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, May 25, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Music and Novelty (#1601H) Duration: 26:44 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, May 28, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Imagining Resistance (#1602H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, May 29, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
A Treat for Your Feet (#1603H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
In this episode Mary Ann is paying special attention for feet, shoulders and hip range of motion using a towel and band.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, May 30, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Somatosensory and Lymphatic Systems (#1604H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, May 31, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Neglected Areas of Body (#1605H) Duration: 26:50 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 1, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy (#1606H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
A large and small ball is used as a way to facilitate exercises to improve conditions such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.
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- KQED Plus: Mon, Jun 4, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Full Body Workout (#1607H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Jun 5, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Brain and Balance (#1608H) Duration: 26:40 STEREO TVG
This episode includes unusual exercises for brain stimulation and help with balance.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Jun 6, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Upbeat and Fun (#1609H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This energetic full body workout has a lot stomping and good hip movement for anyone confined to a wheelchair or chair.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Jun 7, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Be Happy (#1610H) Duration: 27:06 STEREO TVG
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.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 8, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Kinesthetic Awareness (#1301) 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, Jun 11, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Static Balance (#1302) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.
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- KQED Plus: Tue, Jun 12, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Pelvic & Ribcage Mobility (#1303) 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, Jun 13, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Strong Back Strong Core (#1304) 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, Jun 14, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Neuromuscular Coordination (#1305) 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, Jun 15, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Release Tension Through Exercise (#1306) 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, Jun 18, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Strengthening Muscles & Joints (#1307) 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, Jun 19, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
A Healthy Back (#1308) 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, Jun 20, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Better Balance (#1309) 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, Jun 21, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Improve Your Mood (#1310) 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, Jun 22, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Lighthearted Exercises (#1311) 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, Jun 25, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Back and Abdominal Strengthening (#1312) 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, Jun 26, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Exercising with Accessories (#1313) 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.
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- KQED Plus: Wed, Jun 27, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Somatosensory Work (#1314) 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, Jun 28, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Releasing Muscle Tightness (#1315) 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, Jun 29, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
TV Technical Issues
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Audio Issue KQED DT 9.1 /25.1
UPDATE: Audio has been restored, please report any issues! If you’re still experiencing audio issues, you may need to rescan your television. Visit kqed.org/54move to learn how. Thank you for your patience while we resolve the issue!
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KQED will no longer broadcast the KQEH signal from Monument Peak Tower effective 1/17/2018
KQED will be removing its over-the-air television signal from the Monument Peak Tower in the San Jose area on January 17, 2018 (Note: this maintenance was previously scheduled for December 15, 2017). KQED will now broadcast our full suite of channels (KQED 9, KQED Plus, KQED World and PBS Kids) on Channel 9 and 54 … Continue reading KQED will no longer broadcast the KQEH signal from Monument Peak Tower effective 1/17/2018
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KQED LIFE OFF AIR Friday, December 15
KQED will no longer offer the KQED Life channel beginning Friday, December 15. Several of the most popular exercise, cooking and lifestyle programs exclusive to KQED Life will now be scheduled on KQED Plus and KQED 9, where they can be experienced by more viewers. View/Download Schedule
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