[Sportsandrec] the ADA and Gyms

Sun Dec 9 21:03:08 UTC 2018

Yes. Keep-up the great work.

Why would one need an O/M instructor to show you a fitness facility? I agree a staffer at the facility or a friend can show you, if you have suitable cane skills.

1. Group classes can be a challenge.
2. If you work a dog, as I do; some issues require learning during a trajectory of time, such as where to place the dog. When to use the dog or not.

I have a personal trainer.

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From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via SportsandRec
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 10:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] the ADA and Gyms

Exercise classes offered at gyms can be modified for blind people if an instructor is willing. All they have to do is verbally describe what they are doing. So far, I've not had problems with instructor's doing this for me.

Bridgit

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From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sherri Brun via SportsandRec
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Thanks Ron.  I like you already, because Ron is my brother's name!  Lol!  

Anyway, thanks so much for the encouragement.  I just find this whole personal trainer thing very frustrating, especially considering the cost.

Sherri

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Hello Sherri,

Miss Marana gave some excellent suggestions, many from personal experience.

One point where I’d differ is that you do not need an O&M instructor to show you around the gym.

If you have good travel skills with a cane, then any common sense friend or gym mate could assist you.

I was inspired by your original post! Keep up the good work! You are ahead of many on this list.

Cheers,

Ron

> On Dec 7, 2018, at 6:01 PM, Sherri Brun via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you so much for your valuable information.
> 
> How do I find a gym or fitness program operated by a hospital similar to the one you belong to?  I am very new at this stuff.
> 
> Sherri
> 
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> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
> <mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org>] On Behalf Of Marana 
> Vradenburg via SportsandRec
> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2018 8:43 PM
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> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org <mailto:sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Marana Vradenburg <missmarana at gmail.com 
> <mailto:missmarana at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] the ADA and Gyms
> 
> Reasonable accommodation does not mean anything other than the fact that you’re able to navigate the gym freely. Knowing where everything is is a completely different matter. If you taken some braille dots, they will mark them for you so you can use the cardio equipment independently. The problem is, other members like to peel these things off. I have found that chain Jim’s are not typically staffed well enough to provide sighted assistance. If I were you, I would search your area for a facility that is owned by A local hospital, or other medical facility. It seems like these places have more staff and have a bigger interest in the health and well-being of their members, rather than the chain Jim’s that care more about dollars. The gym where I train is owned by our local hospital and every time I go in, they have somebody that will help me navigate around people and machines, help me get my weight selected and show me how to operate the machine if it’s new to me. That’s basically it. You also have the option of getting an oh and M instructor to go in with you and help you figure things out. Good luck.
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>> On Dec 7, 2018, at 5:07 PM, Sherri Brun via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> My name is Sherri.  I live in Orlando.  I am a 63-year-old female who 
>> has battled weight all my life.  I finally determined to try to lose 
>> it once and for all.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> In the last 6 months, I joined Weightwatchers, started walking with a 
>> friend as much as 3 miles per day and now, this friend has talked me 
>> into joining a gym.  We used the treadmill and some other elliptical 
>> machines some, but I got offered a significant discount to get a 
>> personal trainer, which I have done.  This is quite a financial 
>> obligation.  She has shown me a lot of resistance equipment and 
>> taught me several exercises on these machines.  We have now started 
>> learning the machines in the order they are in the gym so hopefully, I can do this myself.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am on a limited income and cannot have the expense of a personal 
>> trainer for long, but I do not see how I am going to learn much of 
>> anything about the equipment or exercises without her.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I know this gym offers classes, but mostly, they are watch and learn 
>> type of classes, which would definitely leave me at a disadvantage.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am determined to lose the rest of the weight and do not want to give up.
>> Does anyone on this list know what the ADA would require a fitness 
>> center to do in terms of accommodation for a blind person?  Any help 
>> or advice would be appreciated.  Thank you so much!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sherri Brun
>> 
>> flmom2006 at gmail.com
>> 
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>> 
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