[Sportsandrec] New to the list.

[Rania]

Hi Welcome to the list. I just started learning yoga. I have been working 
with my yoga instructor for almost 2 months and I really like it.
Rania,
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie Richardson" <charlieofalbany at hotmail.com>
To: <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:07 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] New to the list.


> Hello,
>
> I just joined this list for a couple reasons.  I did see a couple items on 
> the agenda at National Convention and wanted to attend, but conflicts kept 
> me from doing so.
>
> I have for the past 3 plus years been doing machine based Pilates with a 
> personal trainer here in Albany.  Although it has helped me with several 
> conditions, back spasms and pain in the shoulder, I think there is more 
> that I should be doing.
>
> I've also had quite the year in changes in my life, especially living 
> alone and letting my healthy diet go.  I've been put on medicine for high 
> blood pressure and think that if I go back to my healthy diet I can 
> probably get off the meds.  I bought a blood pressure monitor and although 
> my blood pressure is better now on the meds, my concern is my elevated 
> pulse.  It's just never under 80 anymore.  A friend said I should be doing 
> more cardio exercises.  I use to have a monitor that strapped to my chest 
> and would keep me in a targeted zone.  I don't know where it is and looked 
> on several websites and the Oregon Scientific seems to be out of stock 
> everywhere which makes me believe it might be discontinued.
>
> Just wondering what solutions other blind people are using to keep in 
> shape.  I wanted to see the accessible rowing machine at convention, but 
> as I said before.
>
> Anyway, thought I would introduce myself and see what kind of help I could 
> get here.
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