[Sportsandrec] lowcost sporting equipment

[Joe Shaw]

Hi Gary,
First let me say good luck to you and you can do it. I like the eliptical 
machines as they are really easy on the joints and give a full body cardio 
workout. Walking is a great start.
I would really consider joining your local Y.M.C.A. I am a member and 
believe there are many good reasons: the equipment is there for one price 
that they will work with you on an income based scale, there are trained 
professionals who will help you with the machines and dietary suggestions do 
not be afraid to ask and don't be afraid to ask another person smile, you 
can join classes where you can meet people who have some of the same 
struggles we have all had, and you can change your workout as you progress 
with no additional cost. It's a great program.
Be well,
Joe Shaw
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>
> Hi Gary,
>
> If you have lots of weight to loose, I'd recommend something light on your 
> joints since something with impact will wear them out with all that weight 
> on them.  Start by doing some low intensity activity such as walking or 
> biking.  You can do it alone on a treadmill or stationary bike or with a 
> partner outside.  If you have access to a tandem bike and someone to lead 
> it, that would be fun.
>
> Many people participate in goal ball.  Someone can say whether its in New 
> Jersey.  I am in Va and we don't have an organized team here.
>
> Kelly, the fitness expert who is getting certified, can give more advice. 
> But generally I know for weight loss you have to cut five hundred calories 
> a day from your diet to loose a pound a week; since there's 3500 calories 
> in a pound.  So walking or doing something moderate intensity for up to an 
> hour most days of the week is a general recommendation.  When I wanted to 
> lose some weight, my personal trainer recommended an hour of exercise a 
> day plus a a few days of strength training with a nutritious diet.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Ashley
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Gary <lemberg1 at optonline.net>
>>Sent: Jan 25, 2010 9:54 PM
>>To: Sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>>Subject: [Sportsandrec] lowcost sporting equipment
>>
>>Hello My name is Gary.
>>
>>I am interested in obtaining but unfortunily I haven't been able to locate 
>>one that holds a person from 400 pounds in the regular stores for normal 
>>price.  I have only been able to find them in stores that sell commercial 
>>ones for about$4,000.  Does anybody have any suggestions on which sporting 
>>equipment for weight loss cost effective, and accessible for a blind 
>>person to use?  Can anybody that belong to this list that lives in New 
>>Jersey tell me what kind of recreation activities do you participate 
>>either individual, or in a team setting?  I hope to here from anyone very 
>>soon.
>>
>>sincerely Gary
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