[Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland

Thu Feb 23 02:10:59 UTC 2017

Karen,

That is so true; your fitness goals are your own journey and as humans we 
compare ourselves to each other.
Your message was so encouraging. You said you cannot do some advanced 
exercises, so you do what you can. Man, lunges are too hard for me even 
since I lose my balance and it bothers my knees. So, if you do lunges well, 
you are ahead of me.
Wow, there are so many squat variations.
Never heard of the Bulgarian Split Squats.
And I've only seen and been shown front squats with my last personal 
trainer. How do you do back squats?

I'd like to hear about cross fit and how you fit into that setting so I'll 
start a new thread on that.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: 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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> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> 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>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>
> 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>
> To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'"
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>
>
>> 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
>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you
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