Fit & Fun with Missy Kane

Weekdays
7 - 7:30 a.m.,
WKOP Channel 2 & 15

Fit & Fun with Missy Kane is a half-hour fitness show hosted by Covenant Health's fitness expert Missy Kane. Airing daily on the local PBS television station, the program is geared to meet the fitness needs of young and old. Each 30 minute show combines flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and strength training in a fun, relaxed show format.

Music on Missy's show provided by MusicFlex

Show Schedule

Tuesday, May 13
John Keasling

50 Plus - Low Impact

John teaches 50 Plus classes and is a 2003 Covenant Platinum Award winner.

Wednesday, May 14
Dee Dee Trotter

Strength work

Dee Dee is a former Lady Vol and gold medalist in th 4 x 400. She is training for the next Olympics despite having knee problems.

Thursday, May 15
Kay Wright

Chair Exercises

Kay works for Covenant Health in the Employment Services department.

Friday, May 16
Kelly Williams

Aerobic Circuit

Kelly is a exercise physiologist at the Covenant Health Weight Management Center

Monday, May 19
Jennifer Braumbach

Step, low impact and weights

Jennifer is an LPN at Skin Wellness Center and has lost 120 lbs. in 18 months all on her own.

Tuesday, May 20
Tracey Bise

Chair Exercise, range of motion, stretching strength

Tracey is the marketing director for Cerebal Palsey Center.

On Mondays and Wednesdays the pace is moderate to advanced with shows using step aerobics, Circuit Training or low/high aerobic moves. Tuesday and Thursday's classes are geared for our Forever Young population. Seniors, beginners, or even wheelchair participants can join in with chair exercises to benefit your heart, flexibility, balance, and strength. Local seniors and instructors appear with me and so far we have gotten great feedback from viewers:

92-year old Pauline Lindsey from Sevierville enjoys watching the show:
I gets up every morning and exercise with you, and it has really helped me. My balance is improved and my arms aren't so "flabby" anymore. I just wanted you to know you help me!
Occasional Fit and Fun guest Delia of "The Plus Factor" says:

Working out is the best medicine for menopause - you won't know if you're sweating from the hormonal change or from working out!
We should look at exercise as a way of keeping better flexibility in our hip area and putting that pep back in your step, which always makes us look younger!
If we made working out a part of our routine at least 45 minutes a day, just think thats one less meal we're eating! (deciding what to eat, driving to get it and eating it)
Nancy provides an interesting observation:

One of my favorite quotes is "You can't start over and make a new beginning, but you can start from now and make a new ending"
This is so hard for some who struggle with weight management, as they often see their world in black and white. They are either "on" their diet or "off", with no grey area inbetween.
Just because you eat a whole bag of cookies and feel as if you have "failed", doesn't mean that you can't eat veggies for dinner and go take a walk, to get some positive behaviors back in place.
Nell has a success story and a question:

"I watch your show every morning. I have lost 80 pounds. I like the yoga segments and the segments with the ball. I heard you mention that the show had some fitness bands for sale. I don't have any of those and would be interested in purchasing some. How do I do that? Thanks again for your show."
Anyone can purchase exercise bands for $5.00 each. Just send a check payable to Covenant Health to:

Covenant Health Call Center
1921 Topside Rd.
Suite #201
Louisville, TN 37777
Mike Galloway is also appreciative:

"I'm 70, Missy, and I know that the exercise program that you have each day is truly appreciated by many of us seniors. Having moved back to east Tennessee from many years in St. Louis, I am very appreciative of the time that you share with all seniors. Thanks again!"
Here's a message from Art:

"One REALLY GOOD thing I like about Fit & Fun is that my enthusiasm goes up and down, and when it's down you bring me back up and get me going again. Usually these attacks of low (not real low, however) enthusiasm last for no more than 3 pr 4 days. I appreciate the motivation you inspire...thanks."
79 year old Dorothy Cash from Johnson City called to say, "Missy thank you for having a show for me, I'm 79 years old and I watch it every week!"
Amos Marshall called from Sevierville, "Hey Missy I've been watching you and have told all my friends to tune in". Amos is a very active senior who looks 20 years younger than his 80 age.

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I hope this show serves to motivate people to do what they can to become more active and to try fun fitness activities (Hallerin Hill, host of WNOX Hallerin Hill show has appeared on the show and feels like his life has gained more quality and overall health by committing to an exercise routine last year. His segment featured different cardiovascular exercises including riding a stationary bike). If you would like to call for a schedule or to inquire about being on the show, or just want to make a comment, call 541-4500.