[Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland

Wed Feb 22 11:17:22 UTC 2017

Karen,
First Great job!!!
I am super impressed that you can do overhead squats!  Even with just the
PVC that's impressive. They are a balance challenge for sure.
It sounds like you are in a good facility with good coaches and of course
having Joe there along side you just makes it that much more fun I would
think.
I wish my wife shared my interest in fitness.
Keep up the great work
Bill

Bill Kociaba
www.kociaba-fitness.com
"Building Better Bodies Since 1981"

-----Original Message-----
From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Karen Shaw via SportsandRec
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 11:31 AM
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Cc: Karen Shaw
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland

Cindy,

Anyone's fitness journey is just that--a journey. I am overweight and Joe
just got me going to CrossFit. I scale everything. I can't do pull ups, so I
do ring rows. I surely can't do Bulgarian Split Squats, so I do lunges
(which I still can't do well!). I'm working toward doing regular back
squats. I can only use the bar for front squats and overhead squats, and
only just started doing that! I used a PVC pipe bar at first! I've been
going for a month and already seeing improvement, but I have a looooonnngg
way to go to be even remotely good. And that's okay. I'm up and moving and
putting on muscle and losing fat. The coaches are patient and supportive.
Find a fitness you like and go for it!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 20, 2017, at 7:25 AM, Kociaba Fitness via SportsandRec
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good morningagain Cindy,
> I totally understand.
> What you are saying kind of goes along with what I said previously.  
> When I was talking about basic things for beginners to start with and 
> Jes added her "and to kick it up..."
> She is a great athalete from what I understand and is at a much higher 
> level of fitness than most and that's great and so are the 
> acomplishments of the Goalballers and marathoners etc but these people 
> are a very small part of the picture.  I can see how hearing about all 
> of that could intimidate.  If it had that effect on you who are a very 
> fit active person than consider the potential intimidation factor to a 
> total beginner just wanting to do something more than what they are
currently doing.
> Yes hearing about the super atheletes can be inspiring but if you are 
> the overweight totally sedentary guy or girl who has done nothing in 
> years or ever than it could be off putting..."I could never do that so why
even try"
> Bill Kociaba
> www.kociaba-fitness.com
> "Building Better Bodies Since 1981"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Cindy Ray via SportsandRec
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 7:25 PM
> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
> Cc: Cindy Ray
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
> 
> I just think that I hear it and know much of that stuff I will never 
> do--goal ball, running, crossfit, running up and down mountains. LOL. 
> I thought I was in decent shape until I started listening. I have sort 
> of gotten over it a bit because we are all who we are and bring to the 
> mat sometimes things that won't allow us to do all that stuff. Besides 
> all that, some of it I will never be afforded the opportunity to do. 
> And it doesn't really matter in the big picture.
> Cindy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Kociaba Fitness via SportsandRec
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 5:46 PM
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> Cc: Kociaba Fitness <kociabafitness at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
> 
> That's interesting. Intimidating?
> I am curious as to why.
> Kevin was kind enough to have me on as a guest around a year or so 
> back.  We were discussing my program with the lighthouse and some 
> other things  Kevin asked me for some exercise suggestions for 
> beginners and after I responded Jessica suggested to"kick it up a bit" 
> you could... I was fine with that but was trying to offer something 
> for a novice and did feel like her additional comments might 
> intimidate as her suggestions were for a much more advanced trainee.
> 
> Bill Kociaba
> www.kociaba-fitness.com
> "Building Better Bodies Since 1981"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Cindy Ray via SportsandRec
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 5:46 PM
> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
> Cc: Cindy Ray
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
> 
> Find Your Fit is good, but I find it a tiny bit intimidating and a lot 
> inspiring. I often listen to it while on my treadmill.
> Cindy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Joe Shaw via SportsandRec
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 4:41 PM
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> Cc: Joe Shaw <jrs3147 at comcast.net>
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> 
> Blind Alive is very good. I also encourage people to check out the 
> Find Your Fit podcast. Kevan and Jessica do a great job.
> JS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cindy Ray via SportsandRec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
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> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:59 PM
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> 
> 
>> I expect that tomorrow I will try the Blind Alive Eyes Free Fitness 
>> cardio
>> 1
>> routine again and maybe some other stuff. Today I am considering 
>> taking my  dogs for a walk, one at a time, but I wish I weren't sleepy.
>> Cindy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>> Of Ashley Bramlett via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:30 PM
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>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>> 
>> yeah, we type fast and make mistakes.
>> 
>> So what fitness is everyone doing tomorrow? I don't participate in 
>> much team stuff but just exercise so that is partly  why I don't post 
>> much.
>> 
>> I'll be running and power walking on the treadmill and on campus outside.
>> I'll also engage in several recreation activities although not 
>> physically active. I'll play card games, maybe a board game, and read.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kociaba Fitness via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 10:19 AM
>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>> Cc: Kociaba Fitness
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>> 
>> Hay Justin,
>> Before Ms. Posative does It let me point out that you misspelled a 
>> word in your email.
>> You should be banned from the list for litarecy issues.  OOOPPPPSSSS 
>> I think I just misspelled something as well.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Bill Kociaba
>> www.kociaba-fitness.com
>> "Building Better Bodies Since 1981"
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>> Of Justin Williams via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 9:57 AM
>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>> Cc: Justin Williams
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>> 
>> Agreed.  That did nothing save turn everone's hand against you.
>> What a bitch move.
>> Justin
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>> Of Karen Shaw via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 9:51 PM
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>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Karen Shaw <kaycee510 at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>> 
>> Why are you being such a bitch?
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 18, 2017, at 8:38 PM, Danielle Ledet via SportsandRec
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> AND I DULY EXPECT A REPRIMAND!!!
>>> 
>>>> On 2/18/17, Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> This. is. laughable! Here's another one for you; constructive. The 
>>>> teacher in me coming out. How do you all expect folks to understand 
>>>> your messages if you do not erm, refuse to spell your wording 
>>>> correctly, or even use the proper words? WE ARE NOT TEXTING HERE!Is 
>>>> this anything and everything goes? Or are there children writing in?
>>>> God bless your stupidity!
>>>> 
>>>>> On 2/18/17, Joe Shaw via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Someone in Baltimore could  call the National Center 410-659-9314 
>>>>> or BISM
>>>>> 410-737-2600 and see if they've anything going on locally.
>>>>> Joe Shaw
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "GL Norman via SportsandRec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
>>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: "GL Norman" <glnorman15 at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 5:41 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Peter, I reside here in Maryland; applauding this perspective.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Let us chat some point offline.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> A resource is Baltimore Recreation and Sports. Although I have 
>>>>>> the sense that their orientation is to mobility related disabilities.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> A team sport, which I would enjoy observing formed, perhaps 
>>>>>> playing a hand
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> in the forming, is a beeper baseball team.
>>>>>> 
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>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
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