[Sportsandrec] Totally Blind Doing Box Jumps?

[Lori]

Tai,

Similar issues with step and step and sculpt, but definitely not as dynamic.

What about placing a fan directly in front of you and the box? That way you 
know you are centered.

I wonder if various textures could be placed on the top and if you could 
identify with your feet. That my be useful but not a total solution, but you 
might get enough feedback to make slight adjustments.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tai Blas" <taiablas at gmail.com>
To: <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 12:18 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Totally Blind Doing Box Jumps?


> Hello. I am doing Crossfit workouts and really enjoying them, even
> though they are extremely challenging. One of our exercises requires
> jumping on and off wooden boxes 12" to 24" off the ground. The box
> curves inward toward the top, so the platform you jump on is slightly
> smaller than the size of the base of the box and the sides of the box
> are curved. We are asked to do repetitive jumps. Sighted athletes use
> their perripheral vision to make adjustments if they are not centered
> during their jump. I am concerned that I might get injured if I jump
> off center or don't land where I should. Does anyone have any tips for
> this? I know of people who jump onto long folded up gym mats which
> allow them more protection from injury due to the length and relative
> softness of the mats. However, mats are not available at my gym at
> this point.
>
> Suggestions are appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tai
>
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