[Sportsandrec] Hello!

Wed Oct 3 12:56:11 UTC 2012

Hi Bill.

Thank you for the suggestions.  And I agree that it is sometimes very 
challenging whenever dealing with high-priced gyms.  I can't even begin to 
think about getting a personal trainer.

Have a great day!

Anita

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From: "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 1:55 PM
To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!

> 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!
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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
> To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'"
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> 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!
>>
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> 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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