[Sportsandrec] exercise ideas?

[Bonnie Lucas]

I'll try to describe it and if someone can do it better... When you get on,
you step into a left track and a right one. The are about shoulder width
apart and they are probably 2 feet, (not good with length estimation) long.
You keep your toes close to the upper end of the machine, near to where the
handle bars are. When you pump, like riding a bike, the movement is similar
but you do not sit on anything. You can make it go faster and slower and you
can increase the tension as well as pushing a button that will make it have
varying degrees of incline. Actually, there are several places to push for
the incline and we just have them marked with a dot. It has hand holds which
you hold with your hands in a more vertical position and you can pull them
back and forth along with the pumping of your legs. This is something I like
because I like to be able to have my arms get some kind of work out. Ours
has some programs but I find them to be worthless. The things I have marked
are just the incline spots and the tension. I increase the tension as I work
out and then bring it back down again to cool down. I wish it got a little
more difficult but if I go faster, then I can get a work out. 
Hope that helps!
-----Original Message-----
From: Julie J. [mailto:julielj at neb.rr.com] 
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 5:47 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
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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