Sit and Be Fit

Sit and Be Fit is a television exercise program for older adults and anyone needing slow gentle movement. The program is broadcast throughout the United States, distributed to public television stations (although not by the Thirteen New York).[1] Sit and Be Fit programs are also available on DVD.

Sit and Be Fit
GenreFitness
Created byMary Ann Wilson
Written byMary Ann Wilson, Gretchen Wilson
Directed byAngelia Savage, Gretchen Wilson
Presented byKSPS-TV Spokane WA
StarringMary Ann Wilson
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons18 Seasons
No. of episodes390
Production
Executive producer(s)Mary Ann Wilson
Producer(s)Gretchen Wilson
Production company(s)KSPS-TV
DistributorNational Educational Telecommunications Association
Release
Original networkSyndication
First shown inUSA
Original release1987 –
Present
External links
Website

The series was created in 1987 by Mary Ann Wilson, a registered nurse specializing in the field of post-polio rehabilitation and geriatrics.

Wilson recognized the need for functional exercise, especially for moderately active seniors or those managing chronic conditions or needing rehabilitation from strokes, heart attacks or other injuries.

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."[2]

Organization

Sit and Be Fit is a non-profit organization that produces North America's health education and exercise television series. The series, hosted by Wilson, and developed with a team of medical and fitness professionals, has earned a loyal following due to its effectiveness in improving the health and wellness of participants. It has been broadcast since 1987 on over 100 public television stations throughout the United States. The first public television station that agreed to carry her show was KSPS-TV.[3]

In 2000, the corporation filed for a non-profit status, and was granted the right to be a "501(c)(3) charitable organization."[4]

References
  1. "Sit and Be Fit homepage". Archived from the original on 2007-05-19.
  2. Mission Statement Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
  3. About Mary Ann
  4. Non Profit Status history Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
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