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Accessible Fitness, more choices for more people

Fitness has always been a concern with regard to both mental and physical health regardless of age, gender, or any other variables that make each one of us unique. And for those in the blind community, fitness is every bit as much—if not more—important.

Exercise for the visually impaired is something that should be incorporated into a weekly, if not daily, routine for a variety of reasons that are both similar and different from people within the sighted community. For those with total loss of sight as well as for those who are low sighted, a lack of regular exercise can bring on a host of other issues, including weight gain, sluggishness, and perhaps worst of all for many, insomnia or a circadian rhythm that has been thrown completely off track.

A quality workout done at the right time of day and at the right pace to meet your unique physical and mental needs is just what the doctor may have forgotten to order. For many blind people, fitness has been a challenge: without someone to guide you and without the ability to drive yourself to the gym, it becomes obvious why so many visually impaired individuals give up—but with the BlindAlive line of Fitness Workouts for blind people, you’ll never have to depend on anyone else again.

Yoga and Strength Training with wieghts for blind people along with a variety of other cardiovascular exercises help our bodies stay toned, help us gain muscle mass and lose weight, but most of all, can help lead a blind person away from a sense of helplessness.

Are you ready to sweat? Come get healthy and leave all your notions of not being able to get fit due to your visual impairment behind with BlindAlive!

45 - My Own Little GymSpace

June 15, 2016  /  Blind Alive  /  Source

Mel welcomes listeners to the podcast and chats a bit about gym memberships, group classes, and the excuses people sometimes use to avoid exercise.
Mel and Lisa chat about chocolate, WWDC a brand new sponsor, an upcoming workout, and BlindAlive's presence at the summer conventions. If you have questions or would like to give feedback, you can leave voicemail at (570) 212-9979.
This podcast is sponsored by Mystic Access . Visit their site to learn about their tutorials, cool connected audio gadgets, and professional one-on-one training.
Jessica Beecham of We Fit Wellness is back to talk about the NFB Healthy Fair sponsored by We Fit Wellness and the NFB Sports and Recreation Division. She talks about the various opportunities to learn about a healthy lifestyle by visiting various stations throughout the ballroom. If you're in Orlando, you won't want to miss it.
Peggy and Wayne of "Let's Eat" fame will be representing BlindAlive at this event. It takes place on June 30 in the Sebastian Ballroom from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Mell and others will be at the ACB Convention in Minneapolis from July 1-6. Check your program for exhibit hours.

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