Product Description
3 complete workouts for seniors! As seen on Public TV, registered nurse Mary Ann Wilson creates and leads exercises for those with diabetes designed to improve circulation, plus balance exercises to help improve leg strength, eye tracking, flexibility, posture and breathing. Running time: 81 minutes.
Review
The SIT AND BE FIT program is practical, effective and inspiring. It repeatedly makes the point that our bodies are our most precious possession. It is highly recommended. Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine --Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Your SIT AND BE FIT videos have brought the importance of exercise to the geriatric and less mobile population with significant benefit. I can strongly endorse these videos." John A. Fagan, M.D.,Geriatric Specialist, Rockwood Clinic. P.S., Spokane, WA --John A. Fagan, M.D.,Geriatric Specialist, Rockwood Clinic. P.S., Spokane, WA
Your SIT AND BE FIT videos have brought the importance of exercise to the geriatric and less mobile population with significant benefit. I can strongly endorse these videos." John A. Fagan, M.D.,Geriatric Specialist, Rockwood Clinic. P.S., Spokane, WA --John A. Fagan, M.D.,Geriatric Specialist, Rockwood Clinic. P.S., Spokane, WA
About the Actor
These SIT AND BE FIT workouts feature Mary Ann Wilson, RN, from the popular public television series. The Diabetes Workout is a series of exercises designed to improve circulation, and includes suggestions on diet and exercise from Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier. The Balance Workout includes multi-level exercises designed to improve leg strength, flexibility, eye tracking, posture and breathing. Wilson's idea for Sit and Be Fit came in 1985 while she was teaching an adult aerobics class and noticed her clients suffering numerous injuries and attrition. Wilson then began to see a vast improvement in the health and well being of the students and began a trek to have her idea spread on a national level. So in 1987, KSPS-TV agreed to air her show and distributed 30 episodes nationwide. Wilson has so far produced 220 episodes and 24 home video workouts. Wilson has also written several fitness manuals and has written several columns on health in the aging community. Along with doing her show, Wilson also offers a variety of seminars and lectures to health care professionals, caregivers and doctors at hospitals around the United States. Wilson has also been a spokesperson for her exercises and expertise at several national and international health conferences. Wilson is also a teacher, attending nursing and retirement homes whenever possible, in an attempt to develop new exercises for her program. Wilson's current activities and history include: Registered Nurse Executive Producer/Host, SIT AND BE FIT television series Executive Director/Founder, SIT AND BE FIT non-profit organization Nationally certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) Member, ASA (American Society on Aging) Member, NCOA (National Council on the Aging) Member, SFA (American Senior Fitness Association) National Advisory Board Member, FEOAA (Fitness Educators Of Active Adults) Presenter, IDEA Conventions: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996 Presenter, 1st International Conference, Prevention: the Key Health for Life, 1994 Presenter, 4th International Congress, Physical Activity, Aging and Sports, Heidelberg, Germany, 1996[2]
About the Director
Mary Ann Wilson is a registered nurse in the field of geriatrics and post-polio rehabilitation, and is also the founder and host of the award winning exercise show Sit and Be Fit, which is broadcast on over 100 PBS television stations across the United States. In 1987, Wilson started the PBS show Sit and Be Fit which includes a variety of exercises for the elderly and people with limited mobility. The show revolves around exercises that can be done while sitting in or using a chair, with little effort.
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Director : Mary Ann Wilson, RN
- Media Format : NTSC, Color, Multiple Formats
- Run time : 1 hour and 21 minutes
- Release date : January 8, 2013
- Actors : Mary Ann Wilson, RN
- Studio : Total-Content LLC
- Number of discs : 2
