[Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?

Sat Dec 31 17:03:06 UTC 2011

Hi,

You might want to check and see if they put a single lane in during open 
swims. Our pool does that at times.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
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Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?


> Bill,
>
> Thank you!  I may take you up on your offer.
>
> I broke the heel bone in my foot.  The doctor has cleared me to do 
> whatever I want.  I have a more limited range of motion in the ankle that 
> will be permanent.  The endurance and strength should get back up to 
> preaccident levels with time and exercise.
>
> I am not able to use a gym or pool because I live in a very small town. 
> There is only one indoor pool and the hours it is open for adults only lap 
> swimming are when I'm at work.  To the best of my knowledge the only gym 
> type equipment is located at the hospital physical therapy or the high 
> school athletic department.
>
> Thanks for all the ideas!
> Julie
>
>
>
>
>
> On 12/31/2011 9:07 AM, Bill Kociaba wrote:
>> 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
>>
>> Bill Kociaba
>> CRUISEONE
>> Bill at Ycruise.com
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>> 7600 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33067
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:46 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?
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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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