[Sportsandrec] Hello!

Wed Oct 3 14:03:00 UTC 2012

Good morning Anita,
I would be happy to do whatever I can to direct and help you.  I have been a
personal trainer since before they even coined the phrase.  I realize Fl. to
Va. prohibits face to face one on one work but I am sure I can be of some
help.  If you would like to talk off the group contact me directly at
williamkociaba at comcast.net

Just saw your other email.  I think we all have been laughed at by someone
in our lives and it really does hurt.  When its strangers laughing at the
fat kid or the blind kid or whatever that hurts but you can say&*(^ em and
go on  but when its a supposed friend as you mentioned that really is
painful and someone from your church?  A "good Christianwoman" then its
unforgivable.
Have a fantastic day and don't let anyone's negative energy slow you down.
Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Anita Ogletree
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:56 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!

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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