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SIT AND BE FIT
Senior Exercise and
Senior Fitness Television Program
SIT AND BE FIT is a non-profit organization that produces North America's award-winning health education, senior exercise and senior fitness television series, SIT AND BE FIT. The series, hosted by Mary Ann Wilson, RN, and developed with a team of medical and fitness professionals, has earned a loyal following due to its effectiveness in profoundly improving the health and wellness of television viewers and program participants. SIT AND BE FIT has been broadcast since 1987 on PBS stations to over 62.5 million U.S. households annually.
SIT AND BE FIT is committed to improving the quality of life of older adults, seniors, physically limited individuals and those managing chronic conditions through medically based, safe, effective exercises. These exercises are available through television, videos, DVDs, personal appearances, classes, seminars, books, and the Internet. SIT AND BE FIT actively promotes functional fitness, healing, and independence, and is an effective resource for professionals in healthy aging and fitness.
NEW ARTHRITIS WORKOUT
SIT AND BE FIT has come out with a new Arthritis Workout. The new SIT AND BE FIT Arthritis Workout is priced at $24.95 and contains a combination of medically sound exercises, creatively choreographed to a variety of music by Mary Ann Wilson, RN. This workout, designed to help manage arthritis, uses a one-inch and ten-inch ball in several segments. Also, Dr. John Klippel from the Arthritis Foundation provides valuable information about managing this condition, and as an added bonus, both the VHS and DVD will include the original Arthritis Workout.
SIT AND BE FIT HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE
TELEVISION VIEWER FEEDBACK
OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
- HDIS
- Touchmark
- Exerstrider - SIT AND BE FIT viewers receive a 10% discount off of Exerstrider orders totaling $50 or more by using the discount code S&BF2008. Just mention the code when purchasing by phone or enter the code in the discount field when purchasing online to receive your discount!
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Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier joins Mary Ann Wilson, RN in reviewing osteoporosis in SIT AND BE FIT's Osteoporosis Wokout II.
Osteoporosis Workout II Medical Reviews
"The SIT AND BE FIT Osteoporosis Workout II is not only a great place to start gentle exercise but also a fantastic base from which to build more rigorous and intensive exercise programs when possible.
Lynn Kohlmeier, MD
Director-Osteoporosis Resource & Screening Centers at Valley & Deaconess Hospitals, as well as Osteoporosis Education Program at Sacred Heart Women's Center, Spokane Osteoporosis Centers, Endocrine Associates of Spokane, Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Spokane, WA
Dr. Karl Knopf joins Mary Ann Wilson, RN in SIT AND BE FIT's Balance & Fall Prevention Workout. Balance & Fall Prevention Medical Reviews
"A fun, simple and easy program that provides an excellent defense in the prevention of falls. This video is great for individuals at home or for groups in community-based fall prevention programs."
Michael E. Rogers, PhD, CSCS, FACSM Research Director, Center for Physical Activity and Aging,
Wichita
State
University
"A wonderful contribution toward the health and well-being of older adults. This video is in keeping with federal initiatives for preventive programs especially in the area of balance and falls. I recommend it without reservation."
Jennifer M. Bottomly, PT, MS, PhD, President, Section on Geriatrics, APTA Geriatric Rehabilitation Program Consultant,
Boston ,
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