[Sportsandrec] Working with New Fitness Center

[Bill Kociaba]

BIKING IS AN EFFECTIVE EXERCISE BUT IT IS NOT A TOTAL BODY SOLUTION. The
answer really depends on what your fittness goals are.  If strength and
muscle are your goals the bike is going to be of little value.  If improving
your cardio conditioning is your main goal the bike is good but an eliptical
which also offers you upper body movement would be better. The bike will do
nothing for you muscle tone wise from the waist up. legs butt hips and a
minor bit of abs.  A good fittness program needs to incorperate both some
kind of restince training along with some kind of cardio. Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Zeeshan Khan
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 3:53 PM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
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.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tina Hansen" <th404 at comcast.net>
> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" < 
> sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 2:16 PM
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Working with New Fitness Center
>
>
>  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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