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

[Ashley Bramlett]

Tonia,
Oh, they definately are not large.  They are small seats with little padding 
and no backing.  So definately sit up straight and don't lean back.

Ashley
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From: "Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)" <Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov>
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> Thanks Ashley!  That helps a lot.  Are the seats traditional bike seats
> or are they larger, more like recumbent bikes?
>
> Tonia
>
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> Tonia Gatton
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> 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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>
>>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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