[Sportsandrec] (no subject)

Tue Apr 7 21:25:38 UTC 2009

Hi,

I find the swimming pool environment generally very accessible. I tend to 
put my kane on the deck at the end of my lane if lap swimming so that it is 
there as soon as I get out of the pool. If this is not appropriate, then i 
set it along the wall of chairs or whatever is directly at the end of the 
lane so I can walk to it indpependently. If not swimming laps for leisure 
then I will put my kane idown some where in relation to a ladder or some 
other landmark that I can identify  from within the pool.

If lap swimming, I like to have a tapper or I wish the AdapTap was 
available, other wise I count strokes and slow down as I approach the end. I 
use other clues such as a radio playing etc things that are already there to 
help with orientation if necessary.

In the locker room I take my own pushbutton lock and pick a locker that is 
easy for me to locate.

Lori

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William ODonnell" <william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:42 PM
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>
> Does anyone in the NYC area know where one can take swimming lessons in a 
> setting conducive to our needs?
> Thanks in advance
>
> --- On Tue, 4/7/09, Lilyth Berlin <nefamphetamine at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Lilyth Berlin <nefamphetamine at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] pilates
>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 2:48 PM
>> In my quest to lead a healthier
>> existance, I learned about many forms
>> of exercise, pilates being very high on my list. I found
>> that,
>> although I have some useful vision, a class setting was
>> more stressful
>> than anything else. Luckily, I happened to mention my
>> interest to a
>> good friend of mine. As it turned out, she had
>> partnered with a
>> pilates instructor here in NYC to make an hour-long pilates
>> program
>> some time ago. It is just perfect for the blind in that
>> it’s
>> completely accessible. If any one is interested, I’ve
>> gotten
>> permission to pass along her number so that you may speak
>> to her
>> directly. Feel free to contact me off-list and I’ll get
>> you on your
>> way.
>>
>> On 4/5/09, Jennifer Boylan <jaboylan at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > Hi Ashley! I had an experience with pilates for
>> a few months but it was
>> > under ideal circumstances. One of the
>> high-partial seniors at the blind
>> > center had taken classes at the community
>> college. She then returned and
>> > had sessions with all interested twice a week for an
>> hour at the blind
>> > center. She knew the techniques and could
>> explain them well. Also, we had
>> > a sighted volunteer on hand to quickly show us the
>> correct positioning if
>> > the instructions weren't totally clear. After a
>> time or two, we had the
>> > movements memorized and could proceed smoothly.
>> The class was geared
>> > towards the elderly, not too fast or strenuous, but I
>> felt I gained some
>> > benefit from it. If you can't get an instructor
>> to be more descriptive,
>> > maybe someone else from the class would show you moves
>> before or after the
>> > session. Hope it works out for you--if not, I'm
>> sure you'll find something
>> > else great to try! Jennifer
>> >
>> > On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Ashley Bramlett
>> > <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi all,
>> >>
>> >> Tell me about your experience with pilates.
>> What is the pace of the
>> >> class?
>> >> What muscles are used and what is the
>> purpose? I am refering to pilates
>> >> mat exercises. You can do pilates on a
>> device named the reformer. But
>> >> that
>> >> is different. What benefits did you get from
>> class?
>> >> How helpful was the instructor?
>> >>
>> >> I am considering taking it at my health
>> club. They offer them as a part
>> >> of
>> >> the membership. They also offer private
>> lessons for an additional fee.
>> >>
>> >> The director of group classes raised concerns
>> about my ability to grasp
>> >> and
>> >> do the exercises before they move on. She
>> says pilates is precise and
>> >> controlled and they do 6-10 reps of each
>> exercise. and I will not have
>> >> much
>> >> time to figure out the move. She says the
>> instructors will be of
>> >> assistance
>> >> but they have to be accessible to other
>> participants and keep the class
>> >> moving.
>> >>
>> >> Do you think its doable without previous
>> experience? I really don't want
>> >> to get lost; its not worth my time. The
>> director highly suggested I do
>> >> private sessions first before the class. I
>> am concerned too. Without the
>> >> benefit of seeing the exercises, I do not know
>> whether I'll understand
>> >> what
>> >> to do. I will ask them to explain it.
>> But they cannot slow down the
>> >> class
>> >> for me.
>> >> So I am wondering is this someone doubting my
>> ability or is this real? I
>> >> know that due to the visual nature and pace of
>> some classes, they are
>> >> difficult to follow. I don't know if this is
>> one of them.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your thoughts.
>> >>
>> >> Ashley
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>> -- 
>> Peace, love and empathy,
>>
>> Nefertiti
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