Eyes-Free Fitness™ Podcast on iTunes - BlindAlive.com

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17 - Care and Feeding of Your Hands May 20, 2015

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Mel welcomes you to this episode by talking about BlindAlive's mission. If you'd like more details, you can read her blog post on the subject. She also recommends two podcasts devoted to sports and working out at a gym. You can check out Mike Lloyd's BlindSports podcast and Bill Kociaba's Real World Fitness Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how to have all the exercises easily accessible on your iOS device? Lisa will show you how. She references the following link which might be helpful when setting this up. www.blindalive.com/exercise-descriptions.
In FitnessSpeak, Mel talks about the best ways to take care of our hands, and Lisa tackles the challenges of working out while living in an apartment in this week's Feedback files.
We welcome your feedback or questions via the contact form.
You can also follow BlindAlive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlindAlive
Subscribe to the BlindAlive Community on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HQan16
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blindalive
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJCXbR__C7IztG4us-8Hjw and
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blindalive

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16 - Jiminy Cricket on Your Wrist May 06, 2015

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Lisa kicks things off by sharing some exciting news. She and Mel will be attending the Low Vision Expo and Technology Fair sponsored by Vision Corps in Lancaster, PA. They would love to meet any listeners who attend.
BlindAlive now has a new Facebook group! To join, search for the group name, BlindAlive Community, or go to this link.
Lisa and Allison Hartley talk about the Apple Watch as it relates to health.
You can contact Allison by email or follow her on Twitter .
Listeners may also be interested in this article:
5 outside-the-box health apps for Apple Watch that go beyond heart rate
Additionally, our friends at BlindBargains have curated a list of 100 Apple Watch articles, covering health and many other facets.
In FitnessSpeak we bring you an exerpt from BlindAlive's YouTube channel in which Mel talks about the importance of sitting with proper posture.
In keeping with this information, Lisa shares a link to a folding footrest she has used which will make it easier for someone under five feet to sit with feet touching the floor.
In Feedback files, we discuss the best way to get started using the BlindAlive workouts. You can also learn more by reading a recent blog post, Back to Basics.
We welcome your feedback or questions via the contact form.
You can also follow BlindAlive on Facebook
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15 - The Power of Words Apr 22, 2015

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Mel and Debbie Hazelton discuss the importance words can have on our overall health.
They mention the song "Don't Should on Me" by David Roth. You can read the lyrics on his site or hear another artist's rendition on YouTube
Read more about the Emotional Freedom Technique and EFT Tapping at the Tapping Solution Website: http://www.TheTappingSolution.com .
In FitnessSpeak, Mel talks about the importance of hip flexors, and suggests two helpful stretches.
Lisa answers questions about foot cramps and the Sculpting with Weights workout in Feedback Files.
We welcome your feedback or questions via the contact form.
You can also follow BlindAlive on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlindAlive
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blindalive
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJCXbR__C7IztG4us-8Hjw and
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blindalive

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14 - The Wake-Up You Deserve Apr 08, 2015

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In this podcast, Mel and Lisa bring you information about the redesigned website. They highlight some little-known features, and discuss some new ones designed to make your experience more pleasant, welcoming, and interactive.
Did you know BlindAlive is offering a free morning stretch audio? Listen to find out more about the hidden benefits of stretching and how to get the free audio for yourself.
FitnessSpeak gets back to our foundations with a practical discussion about feet.
And in Feedback files, a customer has a question about swinging arms while walking or marching. For some additional information, check out this article on the importance of engaging both sides of the brain.
We welcome your feedback or questions via the contact form
You can also follow Mel or Lisa on Twitter.

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13 - High Tech Health Mar 25, 2015

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In this podcast, Lisa interviews Shannon Reece about a Bluetooth-enabled scale that works with iOS devices.
Read more about the WiTscale Body Fat Bluetooth Smart Digital Bathroom Scale
Read an evaluation by AccessWorld of two smart scales
If you would like to contact Shannon, you can email her at iluv2read@cox.net or on Twitter
In FitnessSpeak, Mel discusses lats and traps.
In this episode's Feedback Files, Lisa discusses feedback she is giving to Apple via the ResearchKit functionality and related apps. You can locate any of the apps discussed by typing Research Kit into the search field on the Apple App Store.
We welcome your feedback or questions via the contact form
You can also follow Mel or Lisa on Twitter.

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12 - Good and Cheap Mar 10, 2015

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Mel starts the podcast by thanking our fine sponsor and encourages listeners to rate the podcast on iTunes.
Mel and Lisa discuss a resource for those on food stamps, or anyone who wants to cook delicious meals on a budget. Visit the author's website to download a copy of The Good and Cheap Cookbook.
If you're not sure when produce is in season, one resource you might like is an iOS app -- Today's Fresh Food.
Find local co-ops and farmers' markets at LocalHarvest.
In FitnessSpeak, Mel talks about the importance of breathing and the intercostal muscles and thorasic diaphragm.
In feedback files, we have a question from a customer about working out after a heart attack. One article that addresses this subject is here.
http://www.healthafter50.com/reports/heart_health/261-1.html
We welcome your feedback or questions via the BlindAlive Contact Form
You can also follow Mel or Lisa on Twitter.

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11 - Expanding Horizons Feb 24, 2015

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Mel looks back on the previous year and shares what's in store for the coming year. She mentions a book the BlindAlive team is using: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months. This books is available in many formats including Audible. If you've read and implemented the practices in this book, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
Lisa interviews Byron Lee about his involvement with Horizons for the Blind and their Directions for Me project in particular. To visit or order products from Horizons for the Blind, you can either visit their site www.horizons-blind.org or call the store to schedule a visit or request a catalog: (815) 444-8800.
To contact Byron directly, write to mail@directionsforme.org, or call (815) 444-8800 Ext. 216.
Mel arms us with knowledge about those all-important triceps and biceps in FitnessSpeak.
In Feedback Files, Lisa poses a question and invites you to share your thoughts. She also shares some basic information about the Fitbit, and plans to discuss this further in a future podcast.
You can leave feedback or ask questions via the contact form http://www.blindalive.com/support/
You can also follow Mel or Lisa on Twitter.

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10 - Get On The Ball! Feb 11, 2015

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Mel starts off the podcast by sharing some exciting news: Stability Ball Workout is Live!
Click here to buy either the digital download, or the CD from Amazon.
You can click this link to buy a reliable stability ball that has been tested by BlindAlive. http://amzn.to/1LQujRy
And if you need a set of hand weights, you'll find them here: http://amzn.to/1DCZl9L
If you need more information about buying the proper size stability ball, our blog about Goldilocks and the Three Balls has all the information you need.
If you need instructions for inflating your new stability ball, you will find Inflation Instructions on YouTube.
Mell interviews Shana, Fitness Instructor for all our workouts to date, about Stability Ball workouts, and the many benefits you can achieve. If you want to learn more about Shana, you can visit her website.
http://www.foodandfitnesspro.com/
Lisa tells us more about things to consider when buying a stability ball,
And Mel increases our Fitness Speak vocabulary with a discussion of aductors and Abductors.
You can leave feedback or ask questions via the BlindAlive Contact Form.
You can also follow Mel on Twitter or Lisa on Twitter.

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9 - Be a Better You Jan 25, 2015

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We're back with more exciting news and helpful tips to aid you in living a healthier, more active life.
Mel talks about workouts available in the Amazon Store:
http://www.blindalive.com/buy-fitness-workouts/
Mel and Lisa focus on ways to incorporate more activity in our daily lives, and talk about finding ways that don't just involve parking the car farther away.
Lisa shares Hourly Chime,
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id393704915
an app for iOS that allows you to have an audible reminder to get up and move each hour.
Mel gives us the skinny on quads and core muscles in FitnessSpeak.
And Lisa answers questions about squats and a post on the BlindAlive Blog:
http://www.blindalive.com/read-our-blog/
We welcome your questions and feedback via the contact form http://www.blindalive.com/contact-us
You can also follow Mel http://www.twitter.com/blindalive or Lisa http://www.twitter.com/lisasali on Twitter.

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8 - Updates about BlindAlive & an Interview with the voice of Boot Camp, Shana Jan 10, 2015

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There are many new things in our first podcast of 2015 Listen, and you'll discover:
BlindAlive has an Amazon Store
http://www.blindalive.com/buy-fitness-workouts/
BootCamp is here
http://www.blindalive.com/buy-fitness-workouts/
We have a new team member
http://www.blindalive.com/team-bios
An interview with Shana, the instructor and voice behind BootCamp and others.
http://www.foodandfitnesspro.com/
Mel talks Glutes and Hamstrings in a new FitSpeak segment.
You can leave feedback or ask questions via the contact form http://www.blindalive.com/contact-us or by emailing support at BlindAlive.com
You can also follow Mel http://www.twitter.com/blindalive or Lisa http://www.twitter.com/lisasali on Twitter.

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