[Sportsandrec] (no subject)

Thu Apr 9 02:06:27 UTC 2009

When swimming, my freestyle strokes are fast enough that I do not ever have 
time enough to worry about hitting the wall. I think even under the idea of 
keeping the strokes chirning, even if not a fast swimmer, proper technique 
sighted or blind there should be a stroke rhythm where wall hitting 
shouldn't be an issue. Butterfly however, lack of concentration in truth, 
one time got me to take the stroke back and propell my head full speed into 
the wall giving a concussion on a cruise in the bahamas. The stroke/ kick 
were awesome though. Perfect form. The blood really gushes out of the top of 
the head. And, did you know that pools on cruiseships are filled with salt 
water. You would think this would be information I was smart enough to 
posess. I guess not.
"Well if you told me you were drowning" "I would not lend a hand" "I've seen 
your face before my friend" "But I don't know if you know who I am" In The 
Air Tonight Phil Collins
JSNM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aziza C" <daydreamingncolor at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:32 PM
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Hello,
When I'm swimming I normally only use a tapper when I'm racing. During
practice I have found it is easier to locate the wall independently by
constantly having one hand out in front. I've gotten pretty good at
it, and don't sacrafice speed or efficiency for safety.
I normally place my cane under the char I will put my towel on, so
that no one feels the need to move it. I try and find a chair near the
pool, and just keep a mental idea of where that chair is in relation
to the lane I will swim in.
I haven't used the Adaptap, but I would like to eventually...
Aziza

On 4/7/09, Lori M. Miller <lori at asmodean.net> wrote:
> 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
>
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> From: "William ODonnell" <william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:42 PM
> 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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