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Sit and Be Fit Season 18 Episodes

Season 18 Episode Guide

10 Episodes 2019 - 2019

Episode 1

Muscle Isolations

Tue, Jan 15, 2019

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.

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Episode 2

Grow Strong Effortlessly

Wed, Jan 16, 2019

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.

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Episode 3

Head to Toe - Tone, Stretch & Strengthen

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

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 final segment concludes with visual relaxation.

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Episode 4

Pulse, Press, Pull-Up

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

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.

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Episode 5

Warm Up, Circulate, Strengthen & Stretch

Mon, Jan 21, 2019

Beginning with a warm-up dedicated to a young Sit and Be Fit fan, it is 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 four balance exercises and Gretchen leads a relaxation segment.

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Episode 6

Functional Feel-Good Exercises

Tue, Jan 22, 2019

Diaphragmatic breathing takes center stage for the first 5 minutes, 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.

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Episode 7

Breathing, Posture, and Balance

Wed, Jan 23, 2019

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.

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Episode 8

Exercise Potpourri

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

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.

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Episode 9

Core Strength and Yoga Inspired Exercises

Fri, Jan 25, 2019

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.

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Episode 10

Fun Exercises for the Core and More

Mon, Jan 28, 2019

Mary Ann kicks off 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 with a balance homework exercise.

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