[Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?

Sat Dec 31 15:25:34 UTC 2011

I agree, a pool would be great.  Unfortunately there isn't one I can 
use.  I used to swim competitively in high school.  It was excellent 
exercise.  I was never a very good competitive swimmer, but I was in 
great physical shape.

Julie
On 12/31/2011 9:15 AM, Lori wrote:
> 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....
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Kociaba" 
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>> 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
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>>> 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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