[Sportsandrec] Statistics on Fitness in Blind Community

[Justin.Williams2]

Guys,  you can also get some really good books on bodybuilding.  The book I
got was very detailed.  Go to the bard web site, and look for books on
fitness.  Some of them are very descriptive.  I learned a log from those
same kinds of books, ones from the state library for the blind just reading
and listening. 

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[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Zeeshan Khan
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 2:47 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
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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