[Sportsandrec] Hello!

Tue Oct 2 23:25:15 UTC 2012

Anita,
sure I'll take the info. I share your concerns about being in a group and 
having sighted people think you're weird since you may not do what they're 
doing.
Perhaps a fitness instructor could give you private lessons. I think 
exercise will go a long ways in helping prevent or control some of those 
family problems such as blood pressure and blood sugar.

How long did you take zumba before and did the instructor help you 
individually?

I'm real surprised a wheel chair bound person taught blind people zumba as 
she could not demonstrate it with the feet; well, maybe she got creative 
somehow.

Glad you liked zumba and keep up with it.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Anita Ogletree
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:05 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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