[Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?

Sat Dec 31 15:15:20 UTC 2011

I echo the sentaments about the pool. And, last time I check Kiefer had the 
AdapTap online for a reasonable price. If you didn't want to use your legs 
you can use a pool buoy. It is such great exercise....

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?

> Hi,
> An eliptical will go as fast or slow as you want it to.  Unlike a 
> treadmill that you have to keep up with the eliptical is like a bike in 
> that you are controling the speed.  Unless you can come across a used one 
> cheap as Bonnie did you will never find one for $150 at least not one that 
> is any good.   I am not sure the movement will be good depending on how 
> and where you injured your foot/ankle.  The movement is similar to a sky 
> machine in that you are not picking up your feet jujst sliding them in a 
> kind of semi cicurlar pattern.  Your foot can stay flat but there will be 
> flexion and extension at your ankle.
> By saying no gyms and no pools you really cut out a lot of options. 
> Swimming and water exercise would be the least offensive to your injury 
> and you could still get a really aggressive workout.
> I would stay off the mini tramp.  Even though its very cushioned it still 
> is bouncing and jarring and will not help the healing process.
> I would suggest creating a circut of exercises with the ball the hand 
> weights and maybe some free hand movements and just go continuesly through 
> it sevral times to get your heart rate up.  If you would like some help in 
> putting something together shoot me an email directly at 
> williamkociaba at comcast.net.  I have been a personal trainer for  over 30 
> years and would be happy to help you if you would like.
> Bill
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?
>
>
>> I'm not familiar with that machine.  How does it work?  Do you sit or 
>> stand and how fast are the leg/foot movements?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Julie
>> On 12/30/2011 8:59 PM, Bonnie Lucas wrote:
>>> Have you considered an elliptical?
>>> We found one that was easy to label so I can make adjustments, for $150, 
>>> on
>>> Craig's list. It might do all right as you recoop.
>>>
>>> Bonnie Lucas
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Julie J. [mailto:julielj at neb.rr.com]
>>> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 5:02 AM
>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?
>>>
>>> Hello all!
>>>
>>> I used to walk as my main means of exercise.  I live in a small town and
>>> walking served the purpose of getting places, exercise, relaxation and
>>> something I enjoyed.  However in July I broke my foot.  I wasn't able to
>>> walk at all for several months.  Now I am walking again, but long
>>> distances, uneven ground and fast speeds are out.  I miss my long
>>> walks.  I'm looking for something to do for exercise and enjoyment for
>>> at least the next few months to perhaps a year while I completely
>>> recuperate from my injury.  So here's what I need:
>>> *something I can do independently, I do not have a workout partner.
>>> *something that doesn't require a lot of expensive equipment, less than
>>> $150 would be great
>>> *no gyms or swimming pools
>>> *something that will get my heart rate up, but that doesn't involve
>>> impact on my foot like running, jumping etc.
>>> * I'm 38, in good health except for the foot injury and I'd consider
>>> myself in the advanced beginner stage of fitness
>>>
>>>    I do have a treadmill, a mini trampoline, exercise ball and hand and
>>> ankle weights.  I can only use the treadmill for short distances and not
>>> really fast enough to do much to increase my heart rate.  I haven't
>>> tried the trampoline yet.  I've thought of purchasing an exercise bike,
>>> but I'm not sure how much pressure that would put on my foot or how
>>> bored I'd get with it.
>>>
>>> I guess I'm looking for something fun that doubles as exercise! *smile*
>>>
>>> All ideas are most welcome!
>>> TIA
>>> Julie
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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