Senior Fitness Chair Exercise Workout Stretching, Strength, Balance

Mary Ann Wilson, RN, stars in these SIT AND BE FIT workouts from the beloved public television series. Each 27-minute episode features full body workouts focused on strengthening, stretching, and enhancing overall body function. With Mary Ann leading the way, the exercises are easy, lively, and accompanied by fun movements and music. A second instructor demonstrates seated versions of the standing workouts.

Episode 1 - 27 min Warm-up, Circulation, Towel/Fingers, Weights, Legs, Stretch & Relaxation Episode 2 - 27 min Warm-up, Circulation, Fingers, Weights, Leg Strengthening & Stretching Episode 3 - 27 min Warm-up, Circulation, Band, Fingers, Leg Strengthening, Stretch & Relaxation Episode 4 - 27 min Warm-up, Circulation, Towel, Band, Leg Strengthening & Stretching

As a registered nurse specializing in geriatrics and post-polio rehabilitation, Mary Ann Wilson is not only the founder but also the host of the award-winning Sit and Be Fit exercise show. This show, broadcast on over 100 PBS stations in the US, began in 1987 and features exercises tailored for the elderly and those with limited mobility. Wilson's inspiration for Sit and Be Fit stemmed from observing injuries and attrition in her adult aerobics class in 1985. She noticed significant improvements in the health and well-being of her students, leading her to pursue a national platform for her idea.

In addition to the show, Wilson has developed 220 episodes and 24 home video workouts, written fitness manuals, and penned columns on health in the aging community. She conducts seminars and lectures for health care professionals and caregivers nationwide and is an advocate for her program at health conferences. Wilson also visits nursing and retirement homes to create new exercises for her program, aiming to improve the health of older adults and those with limited mobility.

Sit and Be Fit is a rehabilitative exercise program created with input from physical therapists, recommended by healthcare professionals for post-therapy exercise, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The program is praised by professionals like Dr. Walter M. Bortz II and Dr. John A. Fagan for its effectiveness and practicality, making a positive impact on the geriatric and less mobile population.

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