[Sportsandrec] Working with New Fitness Center

[Justin.Williams2]

There is a number of ways.  Biking is just one of them.  

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[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Zeeshan Khan
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 3:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Working with New Fitness Center

This might be a bit off topic, but as a blind person is biking the best way
to stay fit? I haven't really tried it, that is why I ask.

Sincerely,
Zeeshan

On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 11:25 AM, Lori <Lori at asmodean.net> wrote:

> I personally take an approach of asking for the least amount of 
> modification as possible. I like the method of a template being made 
> for the control panels or using clear labeling materials. The 
> advantage of a template vs. braille label is that the labels tend to 
> either get peeled or knocked off and then you are high and dry.
>
> If it is not some crazy set up, then I would think navigating the 
> facility like everyone else demonstrates a lot of ability and you will 
> gain more respect as a compatent blind person. Plus, the social aspect 
> would not be disrupted.
>
> Just thoughts.
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> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 2:16 PM
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Working with New Fitness Center
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>
>  Just recently, I decided to find a fitness center closer to where I live.
>> I want to work with them to both meet my accessibility needs, as well 
>> as those of the center. Someone suggests that if I have a favorite 
>> exercise bike, they could move it downstairs. I recognize that this 
>> would be convenient, but that would mean one less bike in the cardio 
>> area. I am also aware that going up the stairs before my workout and 
>> back down for the weights can keep the heart rate up, which is why I 
>> don't care if they leve it up there. Not only that, if they left it 
>> upstairs, I could also use a treadmill or elliptical so I could vary 
>> my workout. They be less likely to move a treadmill or elliptical
downstairs as well as a bike.
>>
>> Also, while they may not be able to outfit the equipment with voice, 
>> they could put labels on the controls. This facility seems to be 
>> sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities, since two of its 
>> members are deaf, and I could educate them on blindness. I don't wish 
>> to be so insistant on my needs to the expense of other members, yet I 
>> want to work with them to find good solutions. Does anyone out there 
>> have suggestions on labeling equipment so that I can use it, but so 
>> other members can still use it when I'm not there?
>>
>> So does anyone out there have suggestions for how to work with the 
>> staff of my fitness center to address my needs? Thanks.
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