[Sportsandrec] (no subject)

Wed Apr 8 10:08:46 UTC 2009

Oh, I just realized who you are. Hia Billy! E-mail me or call or
something and I'll get you on your way. Maybe we can take it on
together.

On 4/8/09, Nefertiti Matos Olivares <nefamphetamine at gmail.com> wrote:
> Manhattan’s UWS was my life for all my life until I moved out to
> Williamsburg and I know all about everything in between. Help me help
> you. Where in NYC do you live?
>
> On 4/7/09, Aziza C <daydreamingncolor at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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"
>>>> <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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>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Peace, love and empathy,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Nefertiti
>>>>>>
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