[Sportsandrec] Anyone totally blind and member of a gym?

[Ashley Bramlett]

Tonia,
In spinning, you change speed and rhythm based on music pace or instruction. 
Its accessible to do this because there are no screens on spin bikes to set 
up.

You change tension by turning a wheel found in the center of the bike and 
you feel in the pedals how much resistance you have.  You can simulate hills 
if you want by standing up.  Simulating downhill is done by sitting and 
decreasing the tension and speed of pedaling.
The settings you input are before beginning to adjust the bike to your 
height.  Someone can help you withthat.
If you try spinning its a long time, usually an hour.  So pace yourself so 
you are not burned out and have a full water bottle handy since you'll need 
it.

Ashley

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)" <Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov>
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Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 7:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Anyone totally blind and member of a gym?


>I am definitely interested in the spin class.  A few questions though.
> Am I understanding that you only have to input settings before getting
> started; and that you don't have to change settings at all during the
> class?  If that's not right, how do you handle changing to uphill,
> downhill, more tension etc., as instructed?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tonia
>
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