Product Details

• Actors: Mary Ann Wilson
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000JLZIIE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,906 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Lynne Matallana, President and Editor-in-Chief of the National Fibromyalgia Association, shares her experience with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and the role of exercise as a management tool. The disabling and varying levels of pain and fatigue associated with FMS are major symptoms. However, one of the most frustrating aspects of this condition is the physical debilitation causing functional limitations that affect quality of life. FMS patients will benefit from the gentle exercise program designed by Mary Ann Wilson, RN to improve posture, breathing and range of motion. Both seated and standing versions of exercises are demonstrated by Ms. Wilson and Lori McCormick, PT. This workout uses a 9-12 inch ball as a fitness tool.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fibro Workout!, December 31, 2009

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Woofie Mom (Pacific NW USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sit and Be Fit: Fibromyalgia Workout (DVD)

I have Fibromyalgia and a balance disorder (and several other disorders) that make it almost impossible for me to exercise, but with this DVD I can do gentle stretching that helps keep me flexible. And best of all if I'm having a bad day I can do the entire workout SITTING DOWN! Or if I'm having a good day I can do some of the parts while standing.
It does NOT require a bunch of expensive, space consuming equipment, just a small playground-type ball, or even no ball!
This workout would also be great for people with arthritis, low physical strength, and of course poor balance, CFS-ME, and as stated on the DVD, Fibromyalgia, or for anyone just wanting to improve their flexibility without a strenuous workout.
I highly recommend the "Sit and Be Fit" DVDs.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for fibro patients!, August 3, 2008

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C. Schelp "Chris" (KC MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sit and Be Fit: Fibromyalgia Workout (DVD)

Great for fibro patients.A little slow for those who are more active.But great for people like me who are more affected by fibro symptoms. I recommend it.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful for ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia, July 15, 2010

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AfricanaScholar - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sit and Be Fit: Fibromyalgia Workout (DVD)

I LOVE Sit and Be Fit! I have watched these shows for years on PBS, and as a younger, healthy person, encouraged my grandmother to work out with them. Then when I got sick with both Myalgic Encephalomyalitis (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia, it was natural to turn to these for help. The Fibromyalgia DVD is really good to build up strength, flexibility, and balance in a calm and lighthearted way - but a caution, for those who are really ill with ME/CFS or something similar, the DVD is not modified to do lying down. You can, however, modify a lot of it yourself. (Definitely recommended for those days when you can sit up and are itching to do something with your body.) The program sets up a nice atmosphere not to feel embarrassed for having limited abilities but wanting to exercise. I love the host and registered nurse, Mary Ann Wilson! [I also recommend Sarah Bates' "Yoga for Healing," which is specially designed for de-stressing and strengthening people with disabilities and illnesses - including the bed-bound - as well as "Kundalini Yoga to Detox and Destress with Maya Fiennes," which is a bit more advanced but is really inspirational and enjoyable.]