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

[Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)]

Thanks Ashley!  That helps a lot.  Are the seats traditional bike seats
or are they larger, more like recumbent bikes?

Tonia


Tonia Gatton
Rehab Instructor
KY Office for the blind
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From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:30 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Anyone totally blind and member of a gym?

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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