SIT AND BE FIT | Arthritis and Exercise

ARTHRITIS AND EXERCISE

Why Gentle Exercise For Arthritis?

Appropriate exercise for arthritis is so important in managing arthritis, and can help rather than worsen arthritic conditions. The SIT AND BE FIT Arthritis Workout (DVD / VHS) closely adheres to Arthritis Foundation exercise guidelines. The Arthritis Workout goals include maintaining function of the arthritic joint, enhancing mobility, preventing deterioration and loss of range of motion, and also preventing over-fatigue of muscle. The Arthritis Workout also includes an informational segment featuring Dr. John Klippel from the Arthritis Foundation. For more information, read: Arthritis Health Tips.

Benefits of Exercise For Those Managing Arthritis:

Increases range of motion

Improves posture

Enhances coordination/balance

Improves circulation

Facilitates mobility

Increases flexibility

Improves outlook on life

Gives an overall sense of well-being

Exercise Guidelines For Those Managing Arthritis:

Recommended SIT AND BE FIT Workouts For Those Managing Arthritis

Arthritis is a group of diseases, and quite variable in its symptoms and degrees of disability. Any of the following SIT AND BE FIT workouts may be appropriate exercise for arthritis management and help those managing arthritis pain.

If you have: Severe pain, with hot, red joints and mild to severe joint deformation	May we suggest: Arthritis Workout: DVD VHS The Caregiver's Guide to Exercise: VHS Fibromyalgia Workout: DVD VHS
Moderate pain, limited joint mobility	Any in the "Severe Pain" group, or Tone and Stretch I: VHS in Spanish Tone and Stretch II: VHS Tone and Stretch III: VHS 30 Minute Workout: VHS All American Workout: DVD VHS Kids' Workout: VHS All-Sitting Workout: DVD VHS Diabetes Workout: DVD VHS Balance & Fall Prevention Workout: DVD VHS Parkinson's II Workout: DVD VHS
Mild pain, minimal to no functional limitations	Any in the "Severe Pain" or "Moderate Pain" groups, or Tone & Stretch IV: DVD VHS Balance & Fall Prevention Beginning Workout: DVD VHS

View these pages to read more articles about chair exercises: Principles of Exercise and Chair Exercises for Senior.

VIEWERS TELL HOW HELPS MANAGE ARTHRITIS PAIN:

"I have been following your program of Sit and Be Fit for over two years. I have osteoarthritis very bad in all my joints. I am 84 years old. I can't express my gratitude for this program enough! It helps me tremendously and I pray that you will be able to keep it on."

Helen R Dan
West Palm Beach, FL

"I am 72 years old with arthritis. I am grateful to you for devoting your efforts to help people like me reduce stiffness. With your help we are benefiting daily."

Rosalind Lerman
Deerfield Beach, FL

"We spend 6 months in Florida every winter and were so fortunate to discover your program. I am 67 and have arthritis in my knees so bad. Really felt your exercises helped so much. Feel as if I will fall apart without your exercises this summer. You are mighty precious. Miss seeing you every day already!"

Helen Batts
Louisville, KY

"At my doctor's suggestion, I turned on our PBS station to your exercise program. I suffer from fibrositis (one of the 100 plus types of arthritis) and from peripheral neuropathy, caused by overuse of prednisone for asthma. I've needed exercise badly, but even swimming and water walking cause pain. Sit and Be Fit seems to fit the bill. The half hour passes quickly and I seem to be able to do most of the exercises."

Virginia Malterner
Sun City, AZ

A WORD FROM SIT AND BE FIT CREATOR MARY ANN WILSON...

Because of joint pain, exercising can be a challenge for people with arthritis, yet exercise is a key component in managing arthritis pain. It is so important to take painful, stiff joints through a slow, gentle, and balanced workout.

The SIT AND BE FIT Arthritis Workout provides an exercise format that focuses on taking the joints through a range of motion while also including a full body workout to maintain functional fitness.