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:
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Aug 20, 2018 -- 7:00am
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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Aug 21, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Aug 22, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Aug 23, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Aug 24, 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, Aug 27, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Aug 28, 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, Aug 29, 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, Aug 30, 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, Aug 31, 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, Sep 3, 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, Sep 4, 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, Sep 5, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Sep 6, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, Sep 7, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Sep 10, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 12, 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, Sep 13, 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, Sep 14, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Sep 17, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Sep 18, 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Sep 19, 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, Sep 20, 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.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, Sep 21, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Myofacial Relief & Gait (#1316) 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, Sep 24, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Keep The Fun In Functional Fitness (#1317) 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, Sep 25, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Variety, The Spice of Life (#1318) 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, Sep 26, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
All Systems Go! (#1401) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This program incorporates exercises for the brain and several body systems including vestibular and lymphatic.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Sep 27, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
Happy Feet, Healthy Body (#1320) 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, Sep 28, 2018 -- 7:00am Remind me
TV Technical Issues
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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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7/27/18: Comcast Ch10 (SD version of KQED Plus)
We are aware that Comcast is not broadcasting KQED Plus, SD version, on Ch 10 throughout most of the Bay Area. There is no problem with KQED’s signal, and the HD version of KQED Plus is still operational on Ch710. KQED Plus is also still available over the air on DT9.2, 54.1 and 25.2. Despite … Continue reading 7/27/18: Comcast Ch10 (SD version of KQED Plus)
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Update 7/27/18: KQET signal restored
DT25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4 UPDATE: Signal restored as of 7:45pm Friday afternoon (original post): KQET’s signal is down due to a break in the 3rd party fiber feed between San Francisco and the uplink reception point at California State University Monterey Bay. The line owner is aware of the issue and working on it.
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