Each 27-minute session features a full-body workout designed to strengthen, stretch, improve balance and overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively and highlight a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by Mary Ann’s daughter, Gretchen. One light exercise band is included. 

Episode Descriptions:

#1801 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. Accessories used: towel, band

#1802 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. Accessories used: weights

#1803 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. Accessories used: weights

#1804 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. Accessories used: band

#1805 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. Accessories used: weights

#1806 Functional Feel-Good Exercises: Diaphragmatic 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! Accessories used: towel, band

#1807 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. Accessories used: towel, weights

#1808 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. Accessories used: weights

#1809 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. Accessories used: large ball, band

#1810 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. Accessories used: weights

Each 27-minute session features a full-body workout designed to strengthen, stretch, improve balance and overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively and highlight a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by Mary Ann’s daughter, Gretchen. One light exercise band is included. 

Episode Descriptions:

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. Accessories used: small ball, weights

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. Accessories used: towel, small ball, weights

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. Accessories used: towel, band

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. Accessories used: towel, band

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.  Accessories used: weights

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. Accessories used: small ball, weights, towel

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. Accessories used: towel, band

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. Accessories used: large ball, small ball, band

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. Accessories used: large ball, towel, weights

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. Accessories used: band

Each 27-minute session features a full-body workout designed to strengthen, stretch, improve balance and overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively and highlight a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by Mary Ann’s daughter, Gretchen. One light exercise band is included. 

Episode Descriptions

#1601 Music and Novelty: Mary Ann’s love of combining novelty music and exercise is obvious by the way she matches her movements to this engaging staccato melody. Gretchen introduces a seated brain segment. Accessories used: weights

#1602 Imagining Resistance: Mary Ann demonstrates three different ways to push up from a chair and uses imaginary resistance to strengthen muscles. Gretchen combines a standing balance routine with vestibular work. Accessories used: weights

#1603 A Treat For Your Feet: In this episode, Mary Ann pays special attention to the feet, shoulders, and hip range of motion using a towel and band. Accessories used: towel, band

#1604 Somatosensory and Lymphatic Systems: Mary Ann uses a large ball to stimulate the sensory and lymphatic systems, accompanied by jazzy, New Orleans style music. Gretchen has a new cross and open pattern to challenge the brain. Accessories used: large ball, weights

#1605 Neglected Areas of Body: The episode begins slow and easy with great music to accompany exercises for posture using a towel and band.  A large ball is used for balance exercises and exercises for the hips, carpal tunnel, and pelvic floor. Accessories used: large ball, towel, band

#1606 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. Accessories used: large ball, small ball, weights

#1607 Full Body Workout: Mary Ann uses a towel to assist with neck alignment and a band for strengthening shoulders and upper back. There is an emphasis on core. A special tip is shared to help balance. Accessories used: towel, band

#1608 Brain and Balance: This episode includes unusual exercises for brain stimulation and to help with balance. Accessories used: large ball, towel, band

#1609 Upbeat and Fun: This energetic full-body workout has a lot of stomping and good hip movement for anyone confined to a chair. Accessories used: small ball, weights

#1610 Be Happy: Mary Ann will lift your spirits and posture. She will leave you with a smile, happy feet, and nimble fingers. The workout includes a brain segment with Gretchen. Accessories used: small ball, band

Each 27-minute session features a full-body workout designed to strengthen, stretch, improve balance and overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively and highlight a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by Mary Ann’s daughter, Gretchen. One light exercise band is included.

Episode Descriptions

#1501 Brain Booster: This program focuses on exercises that activate the brain and includes excellent movement patterns for balance and gait. Accessories used: large ball, towel, band

#1502 Practice Perfect Posture: This episode puts an emphasis on postural alignment and using proper form to get the most out of each exercise. Accessories used: weights

#1503 Variety: Mary Ann uses a variety of exercises and exercise accessories to help you feel and function better. Accessories used: large ball, towel, band

#1504 Functional and Fun Exercises for the Feet: This workout begins with a fun segment dedicated to keeping your feet happy and healthy. Accessories used: large ball, small ball, weights

#1505 Yardsticks and Bands: Opening this program is a unique warm-up routine using a yardstick. Later in the show, Mary Ann focuses on upper and lower body strengthening using bands. Accessories used: towel, band, yardstick

#1506 Shoulder and Back Strength: Mary Ann guides viewers through a lively workout sharing exercises that help strengthen the shoulders and back. Accessories used: large ball, towel, weights

#1507 Postural Alignment and Shoulder Stability: This program features exercises that help increase postural awareness and stabilize the shoulders. Accessories used: small ball, band

#1508 Circulation: This upbeat episode focuses on movements designed to get the blood flowing through the body. Accessories used: large ball, towel, weights, yardstick

#1509 Core Strengthening: Mary Ann shares exercises that help build core strength which plays an important role in balance and back strength. Accessories used: band

#1510 Hip Mobility: Maintaining flexibility in the hips is an important strategy to ensure healthy aging. Mary Ann spends time during this workout focusing on this area of functional fitness. Accessories used: large ball, weights

Each of the forty 27-minute episodes features a full-body workout designed to strengthen, stretch, improve balance and overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively and highlight a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by Mary Ann’s daughter, Gretchen.

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 #1401 All Systems Go!:  This program incorporates exercises for the brain along with exercises challenging the vestibular and lymphatic systems, helping to improve balance.

#1402 Fit From Head to Toe:  A variety of exercises are introduced in this program focused on improving balance and gait.

#1403 Sensory Awareness and Breathing:  Mary Ann uses fun music to demonstrate breathing techniques and sensory awareness.

#1404 Fun with the Large Ball:  In this episode, the large ball is used in many ways to help strengthen postural alignment and improve balance, flexibility and functional fitness.

#1405 Footwork and Core:  We take our feet and core muscles for granted. In this episode, Mary Ann uses a variety of new exercises to focus on the importance of healthy feet.

#1406 Controlled Breathing:  Mary Ann experiments with several ways to control breathing to efficiently distribute oxygen throughout the body.

#1407 Vestibular and Core:  This episode features a nice mix of vestibular and core work. Gretchen shares gait training exercises during the standing portion of the workout.

#1408 Posture:  Mary Ann breaks down techniques to improve posture and special guest Jeff Brooks shares a take-home exercise to help improve balance.

#1409 Breathing:  Mary Ann offers several techniques to develop healthy breathing habits.

#1410 Back Health:  Mary Ann introduces new exercises to gently loosen the thoracic spine with subtle shoulder and back movements.

#1411 Functional Fitness:  This episode includes exercises designed to help you perform activities of daily living with ease and without injury. Registered dietitian, Janell Buchkoski, challenges viewers with a weight management tip of the day.

#1412 Good Alignment:  By doing exercises with eyes closed, Mary Ann helps viewers build an awareness of how good spinal alignment feels.

#1413 New Challenges:  Mary Ann introduces a new abdominal exercise called the “Ski Jump” and Gretchen gives you a new balance challenge.

#1414 Coordination and Reaction Time:  This episode focuses on body awareness and how it contributes to coordination and reaction time.

#1415 Lymphatic System:  Mary Ann uses soothing music and slow gentle movements to stimulate the lymphatic system.

#1416 Mobility and Balance:  This episode highlights a variety of exercises to improve balance and concludes with stroking.

#1417 Your Feet, Your Foundation:  It’s important to let your feet feel the floor. Exercising barefoot, Mary Ann emphasizes somatosensory awareness in the feet throughout the workout.

#1418 Flabby Arms:  This workout focuses on exercises to tone the arm muscles. Mary Ann introduces a new way to strengthen arms using your own body as resistance.

#1419 The Power of Small Movements:  This episode demonstrates what can be achieved with small gentle movements.

#1420 Flexibility and Range of Motion:  All the exercises in this program highlight range of motion throughout the shoulders and back.

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Each 27-minute episode includes a full body workout designed to strengthen, stretch and improve the overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively, featuring a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by a second instructor. An Exercise band included.

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#1301  KINESTHETIC AWARENESS:  This Sit and Be Fit episode focuses on the importance of kinesthetic awareness and weight shifting as they relate to balance.

#1302  STATIC BALANCE:  Weights are incorporated into the standing exercises to challenge static balance.

#1303  PELVIC & RIBCAGE MOBILITY:  Pelvic and ribcage mobility exercises take center stage in this fun full-body workout.

#1304  STRONG BACK STRONG CORE: Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises to emphasize the importance of strong core muscles and their role in maintaining back health.

#1305  NEUROMUSCULAR COORDINATION: In this episode, Mary Ann uses heel tapping, patting, clapping and changing of rhythm patterns which contribute to improving neuromuscular coordination.

#1306  RELEASE TENSION THROUGH EXERCISE: This fast-paced workout ends with a peaceful relaxation, leading viewers from a state of invigoration to a place of complete tranquility.

#1307  STRENGTHENING MUSCLES & JOINTS: This program is devoted to strengthening muscles to stabilize our joints and preserve muscle mass.

#1308  A HEALTHY BACK: Mary Ann focuses on the importance of maintaining a healthy back with exercises that involve back flexibility, strengthening and stretching.

#1309  BETTER BALANCE: Good balance begins with proper spinal alignment, strong core muscles and bringing awareness to our center of gravity while weight shifting.

#1310  IMPROVE YOUR MOOD: In this episode, Mary Ann uses tactile stimulation to increase circulation and elicit a relaxed state of body and mind.

#1311  LIGHTHEARTED EXERCISES: Mary Ann introduces a variety of new exercises for fingers, gait and back strengthening in this fun, light-hearted episode.

#1312  BACK AND ABDOMINAL STRENGTHENING: This episode focuses on stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles to protect the spine and help avoid injury.

#1313  EXERCISING WITH ACCESSORIES: Mary Ann introduces a variety of unique exercises incorporating a large ball during the warm-up and a small ball for finger flexibility and strengthening.

#1314  SOMATOSENSORY WORK:  We rely on our somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning. Mary Ann helps viewers turn their awareness inward to work this system.

#1315  RELEASING MUSCLE TIGHTNESS: Mary Ann uses a small ball, a towel, and large ball to release some of the restrictions that build up in the connective tissue that runs throughout the body.

#1316  MYOFACIAL RELIEF & GAIT:  Mary Ann uses the large ball in this workout to loosen up the fascia around the scapula (shoulder blade). Later in the program, she focuses on exercises to improve gait.

#1317  KEEP THE FUN IN “FUN”CTIONAL FITNESS:   In this episode, Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise through the use of novelty music and imaginative choreography.

#1318     VARIETY THE SPICE OF LIFE: Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function including a new exercise that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.

#1319  FINGER DEXTERITY: This episode combines fun music of the Charleston and Cha-cha to demonstrate finger exercises using a pencil, sit to stand exercises and vestibular work.

#1320  HAPPY FEET, HEALTHY BODY: Mary Ann stresses the importance of foot health. Using a small ball she shares foot exercises and massage techniques to improve circulation, range of motion and strength in the foot.

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The Season 12 DVD Box Set contains all 20, half-hour episodes in HIGH DEFINITION, from Sit and Be Fit’s Season 12.

Each 27-minute episode includes a full body workout designed to strengthen, stretch and improve the overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively, featuring a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by a second instructor. An exercise band included.

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#1201 CORE STRENGTHENING
Mary Ann uses hand weights and a ball to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Gretchen adds some exercises to challenge the brain.

#1202 HEALTHY AGING
A variety of unique exercises are introduced which are all designed to promote healthy aging.

#1203 EXERCISE IS FUN
Mary Ann focuses on fun and functional exercises set to some of her favorite music.

#1204 STRENGTH COORDINATION
This episode features a potpourri of movements to enhance strength and coordination.

#1205 REACTION TIME
Mary Ann shows how to use a ball to test your reaction time.

#1206 BALANCE
Improving balance through weight training, stretching and leg strengthening is the theme of this episode.

#1207 MARCH YOUR WAY TO FITNESS
Mary Ann marches her way to fitness with fun routines and patriotic music.

#1208 PELVIC FLOOR
Muscles of the pelvic floor are often ignored but this workout shows some easy movements to keep those important muscles strong.

#1209 POSTURE AND BREATHING
Posture is essential to any good workout. In this program, Mary Ann demonstrates how to maintain good posture while exercising.

#1210 FACIAL EXERCISES
Facial exercises are important because they increase sensory awareness in mouth and encourage facial expression. These exercises are essential for anyone experiencing neurological challenges.

#1211 WE’VE GONE COUNTRY
Country music sets the tone and pace for this fun full body workout.

#1213 VESTIBULAR SYSTEM
Mary Ann challenges your vestibular system with a fun ball routine and other functional movements set to jazz music.

#1214 BREATHING
By toning and stretching muscles around the ribcage and practicing good breathing technique viewers learn how to get the most out of each breath.

#1215 STRETCHING
Strengthening should always be followed by stretching as an important component of any workout. This episode includes some great stretching exercises to improve flexibility.

#1216 RELAXATION
Mary Ann explores the healing touch of massage, demonstrating some effective ways to release tension and use movement to relax.

#1217 MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE
This episode is full of functional movements to help improve the performance of the activities of daily life and help you maintain independence as you age.

#1218 RESISTANCE EXERCISES
Mary Ann introduces some unique ways to strengthen muscles with a resistance exercise band. Emphasis is placed on maintaining proper technique to avoid injury and get the most out of the movements.

#1219 FEEL YOUR BEST
Feeling good is important in life, certain movements help you
feel your best. Mary Ann shares exercises that will leave you feeling great.

#1220 FUNDAMENTAL MOVES
In this episode, Mary Ann mixes the good old standards with new moves for a  fun and effective full body workout.

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Each 27-minute episode includes a full body workout designed to strengthen, stretch and improve the overall functioning of the body. These programs are upbeat and lively, featuring a variety of fun movements and music. Seated versions of the standing exercises are demonstrated by a second instructor. An exercise band included.

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#1101 Safe Driving Skills
Mary Ann combines a number of exercises to sharpen driving skills by working the brain, eyes and hand/eye coordination.

#1102 Brain Fitness
Mary Ann uses a variety of exercises to stimulate the brain including body tapping, visual tactile stimulation, and reaction time drills.

#1103 Perceptual Motor Timing
Learn how to use rhythm to keep different processing areas of the brain sharp by practicing special exercise combinations.

#1104 Strengthen Brain Processing Areas
Integrating exercises from Neuronet exercise specialist, Sandra Dearman, Mary Ann shares exercises that strengthen pathways between different processing areas of the brain.

#1105 Perceptual Motor Fitness
This workout combines a variety of exercises that will encourage perceptual motor fitness for the purpose of strengthening communication between body and brain.

#1106 Balance For Body and Brain
Mary Ann incorporates body patting and other exercises that help strengthen balance and stimulate the body and mind.

#1107 Coordination Exercises For Safe Driving
This upbeat program combines exercises for driving, coordination, balance and brain function set to a variety of lively music.

#1108 Improve Reaction Time For Safe Driving
Mary Ann practices seated reaction time and peripheral vision exercises using a lemon! A variety of finger exercises are also demonstrated.

#1109 Strengthen Your Brain
A towel is used to assist with breathing exercises while new balance and eye exercises are introduced to challenge the vestibular system.

#1110 Improving Coordination
Mary Ann integrates small and large balls into this workout encouraging viewers to develop their balance and coordination skills.

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THIS DVD CONTAINS:

Episode #1001 SHOULDER RANGE OF MOTION: Warm-up, Circulation, Towel/Fingers, Weights, Legs, Stretch, Relaxation
Episode #1007 VESTIBULAR SYSTEM: Warm-up, Circulation, Fingers, Weights, Leg Strengthening, Stretching
Episode #1010 EYE-HEAD COORDINATION: Warm-up, Circulation, Band, Fingers, Leg Strengthening, Stretch, Relaxation
Episode #1013 IMPROVING POSTURE: Warm-up, Circulation, Towel, Band, Leg Strengthening, Stretching

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