[Sportsandrec] (no subject)

Tue Apr 7 23:23:14 UTC 2009

I knew that... I swear. *smile* Ok, so maybe I didn't read very
carefuly, thanks Ashley...

On 4/7/09, Ashley  Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Aziza,
> I wonder the same thing.  I have not seen an inaccessible pool either.  I
> think he means the swimming instructor being conducive to instructing a
> blind person.  He was asking about swim lessons, not pool infrastructure.
> Ashley
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aziza C" <daydreamingncolor at gmail.com>
> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 5:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] (no subject)
>
>
> May I ask what you mean by our needs. I am not sure I've ever seen a
> pool that is not accessible... Every pool is different I'll admit, and
> I apologize if I am misreading your question.
>
> On 4/7/09, The Guerra Show, with stephen Guerra <theguerrashow at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> Can you advise where have you looked?
>>
>> The Y up on 92nd might be a suitable setting!
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:43 PM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] (no subject)
>>
>>
>> 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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