[Sportsandrec] (no subject)

Wed Apr 8 01:52:07 UTC 2009

I agree. It is actually a pretty fluid method once you get a hang of
it. When you think about it, one arm should be out in front at all
times unless you are swimming breast stroke or butterfly. I have made
the one hand out in front all times work for back stroke too.

On 4/7/09, James Fetter <jfetter at nd.edu> wrote:
> In my experience, most swim instructors who are deemed good by everyone
> else who takes lessons from them are also willing to work with blind
> swimmers. The key, for people just learning how to swim, is finding
> someone willing to get in the water and physically show him/her the
> correct form and body position. I would be up front in asking potential
> swim instructors if they are willing to do this. I hope this helps.
> James
>
>
> On 4/7/2009 6:51 PM, Ashley Bramlett 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"
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>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 5:38 PM
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>>
>>
>> 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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