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Sit and Be Fit

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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.

Episodes:

• Fun Exercises for the Core and More

  Mary Ann kicks off this lively episode with a variety of core strengthening exercises followed by a fast paced circulation segment. A small ball is used to improve grip strength, reaction time and finger dexterity. Weights are utilized to target muscles of the core, arms and lower body while a large ball is used for standing balance work and pelvic mobility. Gretchen leads a stretch segment using a towel and Dr. Emily closes the episode with a balance homework exercise.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Overall Functional Fitness

  Mary Ann begins the workout with step-by-step instructions for building good postural stability, followed by a fun combination of movements to increase circulation and a variety of sit to stand progressions. Gretchen shares challenging exercises to work the fingers.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 at 8:31 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:23
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Working The Core and More

  Mary Ann and Gretchen offer a variety of exercises that focus on core strengthening including segments that incorporate a band and large ball. Tino shares a slow Tai Chi segment and Mary Ann finishes the workout with gentle stretching.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 at 8:31 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:12
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• All-Seated Workout

  This workout begins with a focus on various ways to improve breathing. Mary Ann uses a large ball for upper and lower body exercises as well as back support.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 3rd, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:28:02
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Building Exercise Awareness

  Mary Ann encourages viewers to focus on building awareness of what each exercise feels like and the purpose of each movement. Guest instructor Kele Murdin, PT, shares exercises to help prevent falls.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:22
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Balance Strategies

  This full-body workout starts with a gentle warm-up followed by an upbeat circulation segment using "Fred Astaire" arms. Other segments incorporate a large ball and weights. Guest instructor Jeff Brooks, PT, shares his expertise with balance and fall prevention exercises.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:43
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Release Fascial Tension

  Mary Ann leads this workout in bare feet. Using a towel, she introduces techniques for selfmassage and working the fascia. The towel is also used to stimulate sensory receptors on the bottom of the feet.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:32
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Slow Gentle Movements

  This slow gentle workout features simple but effective movements that positively impact every part of the body. Mary Ann adds functional choreography to the familiar song, "Ain't Misbehavin'".

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:42
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Head to Toe Fitness

  This fun, upbeat, workout is sure to leave your body feeling and functioning better. A large ball is used to increase range of motion. The weight segment is done standing to improve balance.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 at 8:31 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:01
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Spinal Flexibility

  This workout features exercises that improve spinal flexibility, wrist strengthening, and warming the joints with self-massage. Mary Ann finishes the workout with a gentle stretch segment using a large ball to improve overall range of motion.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:33
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Improve Abdominal Strength

  Mary Ann focuses on a variety of exercises to work all of the abdominal muscles. She shares finger exercises to keep the hands mobile and leg exercises for balance.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	5/15/2024 to 5/14/2029

• Shoulder Range of Motion

  This energetic workout focuses on shoulder range of motion and improving head-eye coordination. Mary Ann finishes with a calming visual relaxation.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:53
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• The Mambo

  Mary Ann integrates mambo steps, introducing exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, engage core muscles and develop muscle awareness.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:14
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Reaction Time

  Mary Ann demonstrates exercises to improve reaction time. She introduces unique finger exercises and challenges viewers with balance movements.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:51
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Efficient Breathing

  Jeff Brooks, PT, joins Mary Ann for a workout that focuses on deep breathing. A new exercise for the oblique muscles is introduced, along with exercises engaging the pelvic floor, abdominal and leg muscles.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Exercise Bands

  Mary Ann focuses on slow, controlled movements using exercise bands. A new exercise using a large ball is also introduced.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:52
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Balance and Weights

  Mary Ann practices balance exercises for fall prevention and demonstrates slow methodical movements using weights.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Vestibular System

  Mary Ann Sharkey, PhD, PT, joins Mary Ann to introduce exercises that focus on the vestibular system, including exercises with eyes closed, fast-slow motions, and head-turning movements. Other new exercises are introduced to improve proprioception and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:02
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Circulation

  Two circulation routines make this episode a high energy and fast paced workout. This show works the fingers and incorporates the exercise band.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:10
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Foot Massage

  Mary Ann incorporates a foot massage and finger exercises to make a fun and unique workout.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:53
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Eye-Head Coordination

  Mary Ann introduces exercises to improve eye-head coordination and later leads exercises to improve pelvic mobility.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:31
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Tai Chi

  Tai Chi movements are combined with brain and visualization exercises for a great warm-up to start off the workout. Isometric exercises using a towel are also demonstrated.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Abdominal Exercises

  Mary Ann demonstrates how to get the most out of abdominal exercises by engaging the core muscles.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:05
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Improving Posture

  Personal trainer, Scott Totton, joins Mary Ann to demonstrate exercises to improve the posture, as well as knee strengthening. The exercise band is also used to strengthen the entire body.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:39
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Engaging The Pelvic Floor

  Mary Ann focuses on engaging the pelvic floor and sitting on the sitz bones for proper posture. She also adds a foot massage in the warm-up and balance exercises in the leg routine.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:44
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Sensory Awareness

  This workout begins by stimulating sensory awareness with stroking movements. A variety of finger exercises, using a small ball, help increase mobility and reduce pain.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 24th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:32
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Functional Fitness

  Mary Ann uses functional movements while incorporating breathing and posture techniques, stretching the piraformis muscle, concluding with a Tai Chi stretch segment.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 26th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:42
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Balance Challenge

  Mary Ann challenges participants’ balance with fast-slow movements and seated exercises with closed eyes. She also works on proprioception, eye-head coordination, and ends with a Tai Chi stretch.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 28th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Back Exercises

  Osteoporosis specialist, Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier, explains and demonstrates her favorite back exercises, including back extension exercises using a band.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:36
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Visualization Exercises

  Mary Ann starts this workout with weight-shifting in the seated warm-up and incorporates several visualization exercises throughout the workout.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:43
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Exercising with Small and Large Balls

  Set to lively music, this fun-filled episode incorporates a large and small ball for range of motion and strengthening exercises.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 at 8:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:35
  Usage rights:	11/1/2013 to 6/13/2029

• Balance Your Body

  In this episode, Mary Ann leads viewers through a workout designed to balance out the body to improve functional fitness. Dr. Emily shares an exercise to strengthen balance and help reduce fall risk.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Be Happy

  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.

  Length:	00:27:05
  Usage rights:	2/6/2016 to 1/30/2029

• Body Alignment and Core Strengthening

  In this episode Mary Ann focuses on the details of proper body alignment and core strengthening throughout the workout. Dr. Emily shows how to use "short foot" in a sit-to-stand progression.

  Length:	00:27:30
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Brain and Balance

  This episode includes unusual exercises for brain stimulation and help with balance.

  Length:	00:26:39
  Usage rights:	2/6/2016 to 1/30/2029

• Brain and Balance

  Mary Ann shares exercises that improve postural strength and finger dexterity. Gretchen leads viewers through a fun segment that challenges the brain and balance systems with reaction time and patterning exercises. Dr. Emily shares a balance tip.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Breathing, Posture and Balance

  Mary Ann begins this functional workout with an emphasis on breathing exercises. A towel is used to improve tactile stimulation, grip strength and wrist flexibility. Guest instructor, Toni, leads a weight segment to strengthen postural muscles and Gretchen leads a balance routine. Mary Ann finishes the workout with stretching and relaxation. Dr. Emily leaves viewers with a brain game exercise for balance.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Core Strength and Yoga Inspired Exercises

  Yoga inspired exercises are woven throughout this gentle workout. Mary Ann focuses on exercises that emphasize extension, stretching and core strengthening. Dr. Emily shares a brain game exercise to help improve balance.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy

  A large and small ball is used as a way to facilitate exercises to improve conditions such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	2/6/2016 to 1/30/2029

• Exercise Interventions for Functional Fitness

  Mary Ann incorporates exercises that can be practiced daily to promote functional fitness and independence. Dr. Emily shares a pelvic floor exercise to strengthen the core.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Exercise Potpourri

  This workout is jam-packed with a variety of exercises to strengthen postural and core muscles; improve balance, mobility and range of motion. Mary Ann introduces finger and wrist exercises with a small ball to improve grip strength. Tai Chi practitioner, Tino, leads a Tai Chi segment. Dr. Emily shares stretching mobilization exercises to improve gait and mobility and Mary Ann finishes the workout with feet exercises using a small ball.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Full Body Workout

  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.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	2/6/2016 to 1/30/2029

• Functional Feel-Good Exercises

  iaphragmatic breathing takes center stage for the first 5 minutes of this episode followed by a lively circulation song that will wake up your feet. Mary Ann introduces towel exercises to strengthen postural muscles and improve range of motion. Dr. Emily shares an exercise to mobilize the ribcage to improve gait and mobility. Mary Ann's granddaughter, Maddie, leads a flamenco segment and Gretchen finishes with a brief relaxation. This workout will leave you feeling good!

  Length:	00:27:30
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Grow Strong Effortlessly

  Mary Ann begins this workout with gentle functional exercises using a ball to improve posture and strengthen the core. Slow methodical movements with weights are incorporated during the strengthening segment. Things speed up with a variety of exercises to improve circulation, range of motion, mobility and balance. Dr. Emily shares four simple tricks to improve balance.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Head to Toe - Tone, Stretch & Strengthen

  Mary Ann uses a large ball to warm up the body and a small ball to exercise the fingers. A towel is used for stretching. Gretchen leads a circulation segment incorporating brain exercises and later in the program shares balance strengthening exercises. The episode ends with a visual relaxation segment.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Heel to Toe Functional Fitness

  In this workout Mary Ann focuses on core strengthening, balance, finger dexterity and improving range of motion. Dr. Emily shares the "short foot" exercise.

  Length:	00:27:30
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Lymphatic Health Special

  Physical Therapist, Diana Smith, explains the role of the lymphatic system in removing toxins from the body. Mary Ann devotes this episode to a variety of movements and exercises that stimulate healthy lymphatic flow including a self-massage relaxation segment.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Muscle Isolations

  Mary Ann focuses on building a strong core with muscle isolations that target the pelvic floor. She dedicates the circulation segment to her young fans. The workout progresses through movements that stretch and strengthen the entire body including exercises for the eyes. Dr. Emily closes the program with a relaxation tip to reduce anxiety and pain.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Pamper Your Feet

  This episode is packed with variety and several guest appearances. Mary Ann and Dr. Emily share exercises to stimulate your feet and keep them healthy.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Pulse, Press, Pull-Up

  Using small pulses, presses and isometric contractions to strengthen muscles in a gentle way, Mary Ann introduces a variety of new movements targeting different muscle groups and joints throughout the entire body. Gretchen leads a finger segment that challenges the brain. Standing exercises focus on improving gait, balance and mobility. Special attention is given to the pelvic girdle and pulling up on the muscles of the pelvic floor.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

• Tai Chi with Tino

  Tai Chi exercises are good for balance training and fall prevention. Mary Ann introduces guest Tai Chi instructor, Tino, who leads viewers in a fun "Tai Chi By The Sea" segment.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Tone and Stretch

  Mary Ann uses a towel, large ball and weights to guide viewers through a full body workout to improve strength and range of motion. A variety of fun music is used throughout. Dr. Emily shares a balance tip. The episode ends with a gentle relaxation segment.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Upbeat and Fun

  This energetic full body workout has a lot stomping and good hip movement for anyone confined to a wheelchair or chair.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	2/6/2016 to 1/30/2029

• Wake Your Body with Exercise

  In this lively functional workout Mary Ann uses a towel to improve range of motion. Gretchen leads a finger segment for the brain featuring college football hand signs and Dr. Emily shares a foot release homework assignment.

  Length:	00:27:29
  Usage rights:	11/26/2018 to 1/30/2029

• Warm Up, Circulate, Strengthen & Stretch

  This episode begins with a warm up dedicated to a young Sit and Be Fit fan followed by a circulation and weight segment. Mary Ann introduces new exercises using a ball to improve dexterity and proper body mechanics. Dr. Emily shares 4 balance exercises and Gretchen leads a relaxation segment.

  Length:	00:27:30
  Usage rights:	6/7/2019 to 6/6/2029

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