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:
Controlled Breathing (#1406) 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, Apr 22, 2019 -- 7:00am
Vestibular and Core (#1407) 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, Apr 23, 2019 -- 7:00am
Posture (#1408) 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, Apr 24, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Breathing (#1409) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann offers several techniques to develop healthy breathing habits.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, Apr 25, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Back Health (#1410) 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, Apr 26, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Functional Fitness (#1411) 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, Apr 29, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Good Alignment (#1412) 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, Apr 30, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
New Challenges (#1413) 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, May 1, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Coordination and Reaction Time (#1414) 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
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- KQED Plus: Thu, May 2, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Lymphatic System (#1415) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann uses soothing music and slow gentle movements to stimulate the lymphatic system.
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- KQED Plus: Fri, May 3, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Mobility and Balance (#1416) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This episode highlights a variety of exercises to improve balance and concludes with stroking.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, May 6, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Your Feet, Your Foundation (#1417) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
It's important to let your feet feel the floor. Exercising barefoot, Mary Ann emphasizes somatosensory awareness in the feet throughout the workout.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, May 7, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Flabby Arms (#1418) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This workout focuses on exercises to tone the arm muscles. Mary Ann introduces a new way to strengthen arms using your own body as resistance.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, May 8, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
The Power of Small Movements (#1419) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This episode demonstrates what can be achieved with small gentle movements.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, May 9, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Flexibility and Range of Motion (#1420) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
All the exercises in this program highlight range of motion throughout the shoulders and back.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, May 10, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Brain Booster (#1501H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This program focuses on exercises that activate the brain and includes excellent movement patterns for balance and gait.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, May 13, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Practice Perfect Posture (#1502H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
This episode puts an emphasis on postural alignment and using proper form to get the most out of each exercise.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, May 14, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Variety: The Spice of Life (#1503H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann uses a variety of exercises and exercise accessories to help you feel and function better.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, May 15, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Functional and Fun Exercises for the Feet (#1504H) Duration: 26:44 STEREO TVG
This workout begins with a fun segment dedicated to keeping your feet happy and healthy.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, May 16, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Yardsticks and Bands (#1505H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Opening this program is a unique warm-up routine using a yardstick. Later in the show, Mary Ann focuses on upper and lower body strengthening using bands.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Fri, May 17, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
Shoulder and Back Strength (#1506H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Mary Ann guides viewers through a lively workout sharing exercises that help strengthen the shoulders and back.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, May 20, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
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 21, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
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 22, 2019 -- 7:00am Remind me
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.
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- KQED Plus: Thu, May 23, 2019 -- 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 24, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, May 27, 2019 -- 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.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, May 28, 2019 -- 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, May 29, 2019 -- 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, May 30, 2019 -- 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, May 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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