SIT AND BE FIT
NOLA Code:
SBTF 1700 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
10 / 30
Genre:
Rights End:
1/30/2029
Producer
Sit and Be Fit, Inc.
Co-Producer
KSPS
Year Produced:
2018
Version:
Base
Celebrating 32 years on public television, this award-winning healthy aging series offers 10 new half-hour SIT AND BE FIT episodes. Program host and creator, Mary Ann Wilson, RN, shares her gentle approach to exercise, engaging viewers with functional movements that not only improve health but change lives. Wilson consults with a team of healthcare and fitness professionals to design safe workouts set to fun music. Each episode focuses on full body strengthening and stretching along with exercises to improve balance and brain health. Wilson’s daughter, Gretchen, demonstrates seated versions of standing exercises. Podiatrist and human movement specialist Dr. Emily Splichal is featured in guest segments throughout the series. SIT AND BE FIT appeals to viewers of all ages, including young children, and is a perennial favorite in daytime program line-ups across the country.
Episode List
#1701 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.
#1702 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.
#1703 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.
#1704 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.
#1705 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.
#1706 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.
#1707 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.
#1708 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.
#1709 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.
#1710 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.
In this workout Mary Ann focuses on core strengthening, balance, finger dexterity and improving range of motion. Dr. Emily shares the “short foot” exercise.
#1702 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.
#1703 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.
#1704 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.
#1705 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.
#1706 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.
#1707 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.
#1708 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.
#1709 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.
#1710 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.
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
11/26/2018 - 1/30/2029
School Rights:
Concurrent w/bc
V.O.D. Rights:
No
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Program Contacts
Contact Type
Viewer
Cary Blazer
KSPS-TV
Spokane, WA 99203
United States
Contact Type
Station Relations
Gretchen Wilson
Sit and Be Fit
Spokane, WA 99203
United States