Mary Ann Wilson

For the 19th-century opera singer, see Mary Anne Wilson.
Using a workout shawl, Mary Ann Wilson from the PBS television show "Sit and Be Fit", demonstrates how to increase range of motion

Mary Ann Wilson (born May 15, 1938) is an American nurse and TV fitness instructor.[1] Wilson is also the founder and host of the award-winning exercise show Sit and Be Fit,[2] which is broadcast on over 100 PBS television stations across the United States.[3]

In 1987, Wilson started the PBS show Sit and Be Fit which includes a variety of exercises for the elderly and people with limited mobility.[1][4] The show revolves around exercises that can be done while sitting in or using a chair, with little effort.[5]

  1. ^ a b Curless, Erica (2015-09-08). "'Sit and Be Fit' star continues to inspire nationwide audience | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  2. ^ "President's Council award recognizes 'Sit and Be Fit' creator | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  3. ^ Wilson, Mary Ann. "Mary Ann Wilson". Sit And Be Fit. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  4. ^ Internicola, Dorene (2013-04-08). "Fitness after 65 is no one-size-fits-all endeavor". Reuters. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  5. ^ "Sit and BeFit Homepage". Sitandbefit.org. Retrieved 2017-01-24.