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27 - Time to Make a Home Gym Oct 08, 2015

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Lisa starts the podcast by giving details about BlindAlive's attendance at two conventions in Pennsylvania.
The Pilates with chair Workout is now ready for purchase. Learn more about Pilates Chair with Ring.
Our special guest is Mike Malarsie, a retired US Airforce Staff Sergeant. They talk about remaining active after sight loss, and how to start a home gym.
You may visit Mike's website at malarsie.com, or contact him on Facebook or Twitter.
In our "Let's Eat" segment, Peggy shows us how to easily prepare spaghetti squash.
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26 - Eight Habits Sep 23, 2015

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Mel opens the podcast with some news of upcoming workouts. She then introduces BookIt, a brand new segment.
In our first BookIt, Mel and Lisa discuss the book Water with Lemon by Stephen Moss and Zonya Foco. You can find this book on Amazon or Bookshare.
In FitnessSpeak, Mel talks about the various kinds of edema, as well as things you can do to treat or prevent it.
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25 - eSight Eyewear and Wayne's Wonderful Washing Machine Sep 09, 2015

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Mel starts podcast 25 with an exciting announcement: The Gentle Workout Set is now available for purchase as a hardcopy CD on Amazon.
If you live in or near Pennsylvania, Mel and Lisa would love to meet you. They will be exhibiting at the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Convention in October, and the NFB of PA Convention in November.
Mel then interviews Yvonne Felix from eSight Eyewear about an exciting piece of technology which can help those with Stargardt's Disease and other related visual conditions. For more information, visit their website or call eSight Eyewear at (855) 837-4448
Peggy Fleischer of "Let's Eat" fame is back, this time with a friend. Listen in awe as they discuss a revolutionary phenomenon sweeping the nation. You won't want to miss Wayne's Wonderful Washing Machine!
Mel concludes the fun by mentioning she is trying out Periscope, and encouraging anyone who is interested to follow BlindAlive on that platform.
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24 - Penny Push-Ups Aug 26, 2015

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Lisa welcomes everyone to Podcast 24 by reminding our listeners that the inaugural Eyes-Free Fitness Podcast aired one year ago. Check it out to hear Mell tell her story of how and why she started BlindAlive.
It's back-to-school time, and we have the BackTPack in three stylish colors. Read about all things BackTPack on our website.
Have you ever wished you could do something really good for your health while making a difference in the lives of others? Lisa interviews Tom Reid who pledges to do one hundred push-ups every day for thirty days during the month of September to raise funds to support children with eye cancer. You can go directly to the fundraising page , or check out his blog for video updates and stories. You can also follow Tom on Twitter.
In FitnessSpeak, Mel talks about exercise for those with diabetes, and gives advice and suggestions we can all use.
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23 - A Bop-It Made of Silly Putty Aug 13, 2015

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Mel introduces the podcast and sits down with Jenine Stanley to talk about getting in shape before going to guide dog school, and keeping away the soreness that sometimes happens when working with a new dog. They talk about the importance of balance, and Jenine mentions a resource from Bookshare:
Balance: In Search of the Lost Sense by Scott Mccredie
You can contact Jenine at jenine@guidedog.org
or learn more about Guide Dog Foundation by visiting their website
www.guidedog.org or calling 866 282-8047.
In our "Let's Eat" segment, Peggy shows us how to make refrigerator oatmeal. You can find several recipes and other helpful information at:
http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal
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22 - Crunch Time Jul 29, 2015

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Mel kicks off Podcast 22 by thanking various members of the BlindAlive Team http://www.blindalive.com/team-bios . Kudos also to BlindBargains www.BlindBargains.com whose podcast we are happy to sponsor, and who are responsible for our audio ad. Last, but hardly least, Mel thanks Jamie Pauls www.JamiePauls.com for his work editing this, as well as future podcasts.
Lisa interviews Mike Lloyd, bringing sports of all kinds to the blind of New Zealand and the world with the Blind Sport Podcast. http://theblindsportpodcast.com They talk specifically about the 60-minute timer he has produced, http://blindsportpodcast.com/60-minute-audio-timer/ which many have found helpful.
In FitnessSpeak, Mel talks about the difference between crunches and sit-ups, and how to do a proper crunch.
Lisa is back to talk a little more about time, with two other solutions. She gives a brief demonstration of www.e.ggtimer.com , an easy way to time anything from the convenience of your computer. Nearly everyone who uses an iOS device is familiar with the built-in timer, but did you know there's a quick way to set hours and minutes?
To round out the podcast, we continue in the "Did you know" category, and talk about the process of ordering and downloading workouts. You can now retrieve previous orders by visiting http://download.blindalive.com . For full details, please listen to the podcast.
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21 - The Freedom to Choose Jul 16, 2015

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Mel welcomes you to the podcast with a reminder about our recently released Gentle Workout Set
She then sits down with Peggy Fleisher to talk about a new Let's Eat segment, and how Peggy took small steps that lead to big health improvements.
In the new Let's Eat segment, Peggy walks us through how to make a mason jar salad. She talks about the overall concept, and how you can use a variety of ingredients. However, if you would like to use the recipe she referred to for this demonstration, you can find it at the Hungry Girl website.
Then, Lisa discusses the FitBit and the iPhone app used to set and track your goals.
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20 - Walking in Circles Jul 02, 2015

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On this podcast, Lisa interviews Maia Scott about labyrinths, and how they can improve our overall health and wellness. If you would like to contact Maia, you can visit her website www.maiamaia.us or send her email: maia.movingforward@gmail.com
If you would like to learn more about labyrinths, some websites to get you started include:
www.ispiritual.com
www.relax4life.com and
www.labyrinthsociety.org

Then, Lisa walks us through the iOS Health app, with emphasis on the one area you should not overlook.
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19 - There's My Pack Jun 17, 2015

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We detour from our regular format to bring you some exciting information about a new product from it's designer. Mel interviews Marilyn Miller von Foerster, creator of the BackTPack.
On today's podcast, you'll learn:
What Marilyn learned about posture while in Nepal,
What makes this pack ideal for blind people,
and what distinguishes it from traditional backpacks.
You can go to this link to learn more about the BackTpack.
Our blog has some more thoughts about the pack from mel.
This link gives audio instructions on adjusting the pack to fit you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZuMVCJOtr4&feature=youtu.be&list=PLQYzhBhCuK1EcHchx3KPk8EhfT1DSmLGU
When you are ready to purchase, please visit our accessible site: Buy BackTpack
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18 - Armor of Confidence Jun 03, 2015

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Mel welcomes you to this episode by sharing a radio/podcast spot produced for us by the team at BlindBargains. She then interviews Stephen Nicholls of the One Touch Project about a method of self-defense that is growing in popularity among blind and partially sighted people.
Mel talks about knees in FitnessSpeak, and Lisa answers a question about the importance of stance in Feedback Files.
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