Sit and Be Fit (1987)

Country

United States

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TV-G

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How it feels

This is a television exercise program designed for older adults and people with physical limitations. The host leads seated toning and stretching routines that are safe and effective. It aims to improve functional fitness, healing, and independence.

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What happens

Sit and Be Fit is a half-hour television exercise program that airs on KSPS-TV out of Spokane, Washington, broadcast throughout the United States to over three-hundred PBS member stations and eighty-six million households. The show focuses on toning and stretching from a seated position, beneficial to individuals who are restricted physically. The show's mission statement is—"Sit and Be Fit is committed to improving the quality of life of older adults and physically limited individuals through safe, effective exercises that are available through television, videos, personal appearances, classes, seminars, books, and the Internet. The show actively promotes functional fitness, healing, and independence, and is an effective resource for professionals in aging and fitness." Launched in 1987, it was hosted by Mary Ann Wilson until her retirement in 2023. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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