[Sportsandrec] Zumba?

Mon Jul 18 16:58:30 UTC 2016

Bridgit,

We all have those days. To make yours better, here's a video of a cute
baby cheetah meowing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2btR9rAcdzo

One of my goals in life is to see that blind people, in general,
support each other to raise the bar a little bit. I just don't know
that hoping for a couple of free private lessons in order to be a
happier, healthier person is the particular battle I want to pick.

Warmth,
J

On 7/18/16, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via SportsandRec
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> No, you're right. And yes, many times we have a few extra steps to
> accomplishing something, like an exercise class, that sighted people don't.
> There is a fine line and a balance, and it's up to the individual to
> determine what is best for them.
>
> I'm just in a mood today, smile. But I do think we sometimes expect certain
> things without first just trying. We all do it, me included. My grad school
> is paid for by a rehab agency, and I've also received scholarships because
> I'm blind. So...
>
> Sorry for the tangent. I know I sound judgey, not my intention, just a
> question posed wrong.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of J
> Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 11:22 AM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: J Steele-Louchart <jsteelelouchart at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Zumba?
>
> Bridgit,
>
> On one hand, sighted people don't have to take additional classes to learn
> what they can learn by watching. On the other hand, it does seem that true
> equality means being willing to do the hard work to get there.
>
> But then again, I took a college scholarship awarded for nothing more than
> my blindness, I accepted SSI rather than working a part-time job, and
> sometimes I take rides from friends because I don't feel like paying a
> driver. So do I really believe that, or does it just make me feel good to
> be
> right? I guess I don't know where I draw the line.
>
> Warmth,
> J
>
>
> On 7/18/16, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via SportsandRec
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not to be "that person," but why do we always suggest entities that
>> can possibly fund our endeavors? Sighted people don't have places
>> willing to pay for exercise, so why should we expect it? If you want
>> to participate in exercise of any kind, just do it. If along the way
>> someone offers financial assistance, great, but why do we always make
>> it our first priority?
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Michelle Ouellet via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 11:09 AM
>> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Michelle Ouellet <ydnest at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Zumba?
>>
>> I agree this is a good approach as well Advertising on Craig's list
>> for an instructor (local) might work Also checking with state re-hab
>> offices (will they pay for this? ) or some health care providers pay
>> for preventative exercise classes.....Where there is a will there is a
>> way
> !
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kociaba Fitness via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Kociaba Fitness <kociabafitness at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Mon, Jul 18, 2016 11:56 am
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Zumba?
>>
>> Contacting the co.s would be a total waste of time and energy. In
>> spite of them being trademarked fitness programs virtually every
>> instructor will modify moves, sequence, level of intensity etc.  The
>> easiest and likely most effective thing would be to speak to the
>> instructor privately and perhaps arrange a couple private classes to
>> learn the moves as well as to "teach"
>> the instructor to be more verbal with his/her cues so you can keep up.
>> You may have to pay for those private lessons but that might be
>> something you can resolve with the fitness center manigement.
>> Remember instructors are payed by the class so in their case time is
> money.
>>
>> Bill Kociaba
>> www.kociaba-fitness.com
>> "Building Better Bodies Since 1981"
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Michelle via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 7:34 AM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Cc: Michelle
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Zumba?
>>
>> Zumba and jazzercize are very difficult to follow as questions are
>> visual.
>> Both companies should be contacted to arrange for accommodations.
>>
>> Michelle.
>> Thoughts are things.  Make them good ones!!
>>
>>> On Jul 17, 2016, at 8:18 PM, maryjane via SportsandRec
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I also would like to know that too. Also where can I get the music to
>>> the zomba fitness core
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Kris F via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 9:14 PM
>>> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: foleyforever at gmail.com
>>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Zumba?
>>>
>>> How does a blind person follow what is going on in Zumba?
>>>
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J Steele-Louchart

I Will Find A Way or I Will Make One