Sit and Be Fit

Developing core strength is the starting point for building better balance. In this episode Mary Ann focuses on spinal alignment and building a strong foundation to facilitate functional movements.

This workout focuses on warming up the joints with self-massage and preparing them for a variety of fun movement patterns like “dancing with Fred Astaire”. Standing exercises are practiced barefoot to stimulate nerve receptors on the bottom of the feet for improved balance.

Building awareness of how the body feels when it is in perfect alignment helps to avoid postural weakness such as a forward neck, often called, "tech neck". Mary Ann focuses on using good form and proper technique while practicing important functional exercises.

Using the rhythm of the breath as a starting point, Mary Ann begins this workout with controlled breathing exercises. Tino continues the theme with tapping and patting to warm up for a Tai Chi segment.

Upbeat music and playful movement patterns dominate this energetic workout. Guest instructor, Sarah, slows things down with a gentle stretch segment focusing on detailed movements and attention to technique.

Mary Ann designed a special warm up to give the lower back some tender loving care. She shares great exercises for finger dexterity and strength. Gretchen leads a segment using a resistance band to strengthen core and postural muscles.

This episode features a variety of exercises to strengthen the core with an emphasis on the abdominal muscles. Later in the program, a guest instructor from Texas leads a fun line dance to challenge coordination and balance. Mary Ann ends the program with a visual relaxation.

Mary Ann focuses on special exercises for the feet and incorporates a small ball for sensory stimulation. Gretchen leads a balance and stretch segment. Patriotic music sets an upbeat tone for seated stretching exercises using a towel.

This workout begins with an emphasis on weight shifting exercises to strengthen the core. Set to Broadway music, the upbeat circulation segment incorporates fun movements with a ball. Jeff Brooks shares a pelvic floor exercise tip. Mary Ann finishes the workout with a seated stretch segment using the ball.

Mary Ann explains how all the functional movements used in Sit and Be Fit workouts are designed with meaning and purpose. This fun workout is loaded with unique movements to help improve your strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and reaction time.