[Sportsandrec] Statistics on Fitness in Blind Community

[TNABA]

I am all for the tip sheet. I like the idea.

Ricky
Tennessee Association of Blind Athletes
1081 Zophi Street, Nashville TN 37216
Email:      tnaba at bellsouth.net
Phone:     615-390-4178
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zeeshan Khan" <zeek786 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 1:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Statistics on Fitness in Blind Community


>I think a personal trainer can be a bit expensive and given the limited
> budget of visually impaired / blind people, it can be somewhat hard. I do
> like the idea of putting a kit / tip sheet together that will help 
> visually
> impaired / blind people to start becoming fit. In my experience as a
> visually impaired person, I can say that you do not need a gym. I think 
> the
> people that do stay active can put together a tip sheet or some material
> for their fellow visually impaired/ blind people to get them started on
> exercising.  I think we can help each other, by providing detailed
> instructions on how different exercises are done, different routines etc.
> This would save a lot of money that would have been spent on a personal
> trainer. Let's do this guys, lets help each other out in getting active!
>
> Sincerely,
> Zeeshan
>
> On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 7:56 PM, Carly Mihalakis 
> <carlymih at comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> Evening, sports&rec list
>>
>> My totally blind partner and I go to the local health club where we
>> participate in 60-90 minute indoor cycling classes, we usually do one in
>> the morning and one in the evening.
>> If you try spin, be sure to go to class early and speak with the
>> instructor about what you need, to benefit maximally, from spin. Now, I 
>> eat
>> whatever I want, and I'm in pretty good shape I think.
>> Let us know of any questions about spin, okay?
>> I know there are folk like Kelly and others, who are also regular 
>> spinners
>> and hopefully, they jump into this?
>> for today, Car:
>>
>>> That is a good point, and it explains why so many people stay at home.
>>>
>>> It all comes down to low expectations that blind people have had put on
>>> them right from their formative years.
>>>
>>> I, for one, am working on this issue. Although it's not always easy, I 
>>> am
>>> doing my part by going to a fitness centr at least 3 times a week.
>>>
>>> I also think there are other reasons for blind/visually impaired people
>>> not working out at all. For one thing, if you try to get a DVD, you 
>>> can't
>>> really follow the workout because you don't know the nature of the 
>>> moves.
>>> You need someone to explain the moves so you can do them.
>>>
>>> Yes, income does play a factor, since many people can't afford to join a
>>> gym. My hope is that this will lead to a discussion of what we can do 
>>> about
>>> this.
>>>
>>> I'd like to make a few suggestions along this line. If you're tech 
>>> savvy,
>>> go on the Internet and look for downloadable workouts that you can play 
>>> on
>>> your Victor Reader Stream or other accessible mp3 player. Many of them 
>>> cost
>>> anywhere from $1 to $15.
>>>
>>> Also, look for simple tools, either around your house or at a sports
>>> store, that you can buy and use. I am looking into cycle trainers, which
>>> are small bike-like units that are pedals on a stand, and you use any 
>>> chair
>>> at home. That way, I can still exercise, even if the weather doesn't
>>> cooperate with me.
>>>
>>> I'm interested in reviewing various downloadable workout programs, both
>>> to look at their quality, and to find out how good they are at 
>>> explaining
>>> things. Some are targeted to the blind community, while others are aimed 
>>> at
>>> the general market.
>>>
>>> Finally, I'd like to see a kind of tip sheet or tool kit put together
>>> that can give suggestions on how blind/visually impaired people can work
>>> with fitness instructors. I think we had an issue of Future Reflections
>>> dedicated to this a couple of years ago, but I'm sure others have
>>> additional thoughts.
>>>
>>> I wish to commend those of you who are getting physically active. You 
>>> are
>>> setting a good example, and I thank you for it.
>>>
>>> So, does anyone else out there have insights on why the blind community
>>> has not become physically active and what to do about it? Thanks
>>>
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