By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Research shows that walking is one of the best forms of exercise – both for cardiovascular benefits and for strengthening muscles. But there is one thing walking doesn’t do, and that is stretch the muscles. It’s important to stretch before you walk to prevent injury, and after you walk, to […]
Hand and Finger Testimonials “Thank you so much for your Sit and Be Fit program. I have stopped smoking for six months and have put on twenty five pounds. I’ve smoked for almost 50 years. I have a hard time with any other program but yours. Your hand and finger exercise are perfect. I enjoy […]
Avoid Stiff Neck with Exercise By Mary Ann Wilson, RN If you haven’t exercised your neck regularly in the past, it’s probably STIFF AND INFLEXIBLE. The neck muscles are on constant duty, holding your 10 – 12 lb. head in an upright position. In everyday life, your head often slips forward and down because of […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Exercising with a small ball is a fun way to work the feet and hands. Here are some small ball exercises designed by Sit and Be Fit television host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN. More information about the small ball that we recommend can be found here: Small Ball Workout Objectives: […]
Strengthen the Shoulder Rotators By Mary Ann Wilson, RN There are 4 muscles that form a strong cuff around the shoulder that helps to hold the ball (head of the humerus bone) of the shoulder joint in the socket (glenoid fossa) of the shoulder blade (scapula). These muscles make up the “rotator cuff.” As our […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Because we use them so frequently, it’s easy to take the healthy mechanics of our shoulders for granted until something goes wrong! The shoulder joint is the most movable, most fragile, and most abused joint in the body. To maintain flexibility, it’s important to take the shoulder joints through a […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Looking for a fast way to generate some energy? Here is a quick easy seated workout you can do almost anywhere! Use this simple set of exercises to perk your body up when it’s dragging or use it every day as a good all-around maintenance program. Workout Objectives: Lubricate joints […]
“I have been going to physical therapy for over a year for help with weakness and balance associated with mild multiple sclerosis; and I have recently discovered the Sit and Be Fit Series on television. The series includes a number of exercises that I had been given by my therapist, as well as others that […]
Exercises to Prevent Leg Cramps By Mary Ann Wilson, RN If you’re bothered by leg cramps during the night, let’s look at some exercises that could help prevent them! Try this combination of exercises: • “Walk Toes”: Keeping the feet on the floor, alternately lift only the toes and then drop. Repeat several times.• Keeping […]
“I too am a RN and have exercised all my life, but now that I’m older I have to slow down and do everything the easy way. Your program seems to solve all the problems of the elderly. Thank you for Sit and Be Fit.” Ms. Grace Jenkins El Cajon, CA “I am writing to […]
