[Blindtlk] Question re: Exercise Equipment

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

First, good luck. I hope you lose the weight you want. I know that rowing has become popular. You may have better luck with the Sports and Recreation list. I do not have an answer about videos, and have wondered similarly myself.



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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Graves, Diane
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Question re: Exercise Equipment


Hi Guys,

I do hope I am not too far off topic here. If one considers the whole of the question, I believe it is blindness related.

Anyway, I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice on inn-home exercise equipment or perhaps exercise videos that are descriptive in nature. I need to get in shape and have a significant amount of weight that I need to lose, and am hoping to find the most reliable and convenient way of getting this done. Yes, I do realize that I could go out and join the Y or a spa, and am considering those things. But given work schedules, school schedules and all of the transportation issues, I want something that I can keep up regularly, and will have no excuse not to pursue every day. My goal  here is not to prove that I can travel independently, but to lose this excess weight.

I know that some of the exercise bikes have meters that will tell you how far you have "gone" or how my travel you have simulated. Are there any of these that talk? Can any of you athletes out there, keeping in mind that I am not a natural athlete, give me any pointers on good in-home solutions?
Thanks,

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Diane Graves
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Indiana Civil Rights Commission
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