[Sportsandrec] Hello!

Wed Oct 3 14:46:16 UTC 2012

That is rude. I hope you took that person to task for laughing at you about
the swimming.   

-----Original Message-----
From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Anita Ogletree
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 9:11 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!

Hey Ashely.  I never got the chance to take the class because the instructor
could never fit in any time to work with me one-on-one.  She just tried to
show me some moves whenever I was at her shop.  I realized that I wouldn't
feel comfortable in a class with other people because I couldn't keep up
with what was going on.

Once I tried to learn to swim in a class that was offered for six weeks and
I also tried doing the exercises they did in another.  The person who had
told me about the classes and drove me there and back laughed at me when she
was talking to another church member about how I looked trying to do the
exercises.  That wasn't a good feeling.  So I just won't put myself out
there to be insulted like that.  That destroys my confidence.  I guess you
could say I am a little insecure when it comes to being made fun of.  It's
something I have experienced from child hood to now.

I will get the website address and email it to you.  There are some links
that want you to sign up as a member but I skipped over that and searched
for those that could be played on Youtube.

Anita

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From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:25 PM
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hello!

> 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!
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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