[Sportsandrec] Working with New Fitness Center

[Carly Mihalakis]

Hi, Bill,

I guess you are thus uninitiated to building leg strength via slow, 
frequency revolutions, wherein, you throw on a TON o' resistance 
which forces you to enjoy your pedal stroke. In spin class, they tell 
us to think of lifting weights, while on the bike. 12:41 PM 9/2/2012, 
Bill Kociaba wrote:
>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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