[Sportsandrec] Fitness questions

[justin williams]

You can also label the machines if they will allow you to do so.

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From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe
Shaw
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 9:25 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Fitness questions

Hi J,
In my opinion, if you are questioning whether you should amp up your
exercise, the answer is probably yes. I believe if we think we have more
capacity, we often do. Kelly and Bill will chime in with science and facts. 
I say if you question room, it exists. Go get it!
As for accessability, you probably need less than you think. I work with a
trainer on form. I wanted to make sure my form was good because I had worked
on machines for a long time and they take care of the form for you.  When I
got that down, there are lots of sites and magazines where you can get new
work-outs. Get a tour of the gym and fitness room so you can know what and
where everything is. I have found that many treadmills have little marks on
them that once shown, I can know where the on/ off switch is. After that,
incline and speed are often buttons. My gyms have several different models. 
Staff members are usually great to set machines.
As for classes, it's like school really. Have a discussion with the
instructor and many are good to talk you through before and be verbal in the
class. Spin classes are easy. Boot camps are more challenging as they get
more challenging.
This is a great topic. Good luck.
Joe Shaw
----- Original Message -----
From: "J Louchart" <jalouchart at gmail.com>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 3:30 AM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Fitness questions


> Hi, all,
>
> Does anyone recommend a particular talking pedometer?
>
> How does a person know if they should amp up their exercise routine?
> How difficult is still too easy?
>
> How many of which exercises might be done to give a full-body workout?
>
> Other than marking the equipment, how might a blind person make a gym 
> accessible?
>
> I'm meeting with the assistant director of a local gym on Tuesday to 
> talk about fitness classes, personal training, and other options. I 
> want to build more lean muscle, and it won't hurt to just have a more 
> active lifestyle. It seems like the healthier I become the even 
> healthier I want to be.
>
> Your advice is always appreciated,
> J
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> --
> J Louchart
>
> "Everyone is a genius; but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb 
> a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." -- Albert 
> Einstein
>
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