[Sportsandrec] Hello!

Tue Oct 2 17:55:04 UTC 2012

Hi Anita,
The important thing is that you are creating something  that seems to be
working for you and that you are having fun doing.  House work is not
effective exercise.  It can be hard work but you really want to exercise for
the sake of exercising. In other words a focused effort  purley to make you
healthier or stronger or leaner(whatever your goals are)
If you are having fun, you are sweating and your heart rate is up, you are
on the right track.
Finding a decent instructor is not always an easy thing.  In my experience a
lot of them tend to be flakes.   I know that is going to piss someone off
but its true.  I owned a gym for years and delt with many insturctors on a
professional level and it wasn't always easy.  As far as it being cost
prohibative goes, you might find someone who teaches at a comunity center, a
JCC  or in a hospital wellness center who might be more willing to work with
you at a very reasonable price as these facilitys tend to pay less than the
big commercial health clubs so that instructor might be more flexable.
Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Anita Ogletree
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 12:40 PM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!

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From: "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net> Hi Bill.

I agree with you that doing a class one-on-one, when it's affordable, is a
very good way to learn the moves.  I had actually tried to get the one from
AL to set up some time for us to do that but she never got around to it. 
When my money is right, I will seek out a good instructor and at least get
down some of the basic moves.  for now, I am enjoying what I have done for
the last two days.  That's probably not what a lot of folks want to do, but
I believe it is working for me.

Prior to yesterday, I wasn't getting much in the way of physical activity. 
There's only so much housework to be done and I didn't feel motivated enoug
just to do some of the simple exercises like jumpin jacks, etc.  So this has
been good for me.

Anita
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:56 AM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!

> Hi Ashley,
> I really don't think you need to worry about being in class and the 
> others laughing at you becuase you have the moves wrong.  I have 
> observed tons of aerobic classes, step classes, tybo classes etc and 
> most of the time there are more people doing the moves wrong than 
> right.  If the moves are complicated the only doing them right is 
> usually the teacher.  And in my opinion when a teacher makes the moves 
> to complicated she is an egotist and is more about showing off than 
> really helping the class.
> The best way to learn the moves is to do a one on one with the instructor.
> I know some of you will say you can't aford a private session but its 
> really the only way to know what that instructor is doing.  The bonus 
> is that the instructor will be awaire of you in class and might keep a 
> closer eye in your direction.  You may find that if you contact the 
> instructor and explain your situation that he or she might be willing 
> to help you with no extra charge.
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Anita Ogletree
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:06 AM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!
>
>
>
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> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink Ashley, I have actually 
> found something I tried yesterday at home.
>
> I did a google search and found an individual who is in a wheelchair 
> and said that she taught some blind students how to do Zumba.  She 
> told them to let the music help them by moving to what they felt from 
> listening.  Then she incorporated the different arm and leg movements 
> into that.
>
> What I did was to search for Latin music and I found a website that I 
> can share with you if you'd like and I did the movements with my hips.  
> I had learned a little of that from my previous hairstylist back in
Birmingham.
> Only thing is, I'd rather do it where I can mess up and not feel that 
> sighted people are watching me or laughing at me because I look weird.
>
> But I worked up a good sweat and enjoyed it so much I am going to try 
> it again today.  I have started and stopped so many times with other 
> forms of exercise.  Even when I had a portable treadmill back in AL I 
> didn't have the fun I did yesterday.
>
> When the hairstylist was doing it and then became an instructor, she 
> lost weight and sold some of her clothes that she had worn when she 
> was heavier and still needed some to be altered.  I think she went 
> from a size 14 to a size 10 within a six-month period.  She had said 
> that she didn't want to lose anymore but since she was teaching it 
> several times a week, I think she was going to lose a few more.  I 
> haven't spoken with her since last year, but I think I am going to 
> give her a call and see if she is still doing it.
>
> But I am going to spend atleast 45 minutes to an hour today and see 
> how I feel.  I took it easy because I havent been as physically active 
> as I would like to have been for a while and I didn't .net want to end 
> up regretting it.  I took some advil to help with the muscle soreness 
> I knew I would have and that pretty much did the job.  I can feel my 
> abdominal muscles but I am determined to get healithier and possibly 
> stop taking medication for my blood pressure.  It may even help with 
> my sleeping issues for which I take medication as well.  My family's 
> medical history is chalked full of all of those illnesses of the 
> heart, kidneys and blood sugar.  Not trying to have that happen to me.  
> Before I reach my next birthday (I will be 50), I want to feel much 
> better about myself.
>
> So I will send you the information if you would like and I will tell 
> you how it is going.
>
> Have a great day!
>
> Anita
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 9:47 PM
> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!
>
>> Anita,
>> welcome. I am a part time student while looking for work  and I enjoy 
>> exercise. I mainly walk and jog.
>> I wish I could try zumba, but not sure how I'd do the fast paced 
>> class; looks fun though.
>> I think you'll find a gym or zumba class in your area. Some schools 
>> and community centers offer it; its popular. I wish there were blind 
>> friendly workout cds, but haven't found them yet. You might try 
>> youtube for such  a zumba demonstration.
>>
>> Good luck.
>> Ashley
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Anita Ogletree
>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 9:19 AM
>> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Hello!
>>
>> I just wanted to say hello, again to the list.  It has been a while 
>> since I have posted to the list.
>>
>> My name is Anita and the last time I posted I was living in Alabama.
>> On May 4, 2011, I moved to Virginia and have been here since.
>> Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any of the fitness 
>> centers that I was a member of and I have not had very much in the 
>> way of
> exercise.
>>
>> This morning I went searching for music played for working out during 
>> Zumba. I also did a search to see if there were any sites or videos 
>> available to to individuals that are blind that are interested in 
>> this form of fitness. Have not found it yet but I was able to find some
songs.
>>
>> Does anyone on the list know someone who can give instructions on the 
>> moves used in Zumba or any videos or cd's?  When I found some of the 
>> music I just decided to swivel my hips the way a Zumba instructor 
>> back in Alabama attempted to show me.  Of course I am rhythmically 
>> challenged and that is always a hurdle for me; however, I think my 
>> improvisation will work to some extent.
>>
>> I would love to hear from anyone who has ever tried Zumba or who may 
>> be into this fitness routine and can give me some pointers.  Look 
>> forward to hearing from you.
>>
>> Warmest regards,
>>
>> Anita
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