[Sportsandrec] Totally Blind Doing Box Jumps?

[Lori]

Oops, meant to add, that I haven't actually tried any of the below 
mentioned, just ideas.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lori" <Lori at asmodean.net>
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Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Totally Blind Doing Box Jumps?


> 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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