The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 19 - A Chat with Paralympian & Fitness Guru Tyler Merren (Part 2)

In Episode 19 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we feature Part 2 of our conversation with Paralympian and fitness guru Tyler Merren. Merren talked about:

• • • • • • • • • • • • • How he and his wife, Leanne, met through goal ball and what parenting is like when both parents are visually impaired
• The audio described fitness videos he has created for the USABA Facebook page during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as the United We Move challenge to get blind individuals more active through the use of a Fitbit
• What inspired him to start ReVision Training, LLC and his goal to create a one-stop subscription service for sports and recreation training content for the blind and visually impaired through a smartphone app
• Why he started a Facebook group and YouTube channel with accessible content for blind and visually impaired athletes or those wanting to get into fitness
• His work as a personal trainer
• His advice of a four-step process for anyone who is blind or low vision and what they can do to start being more physically active and leading a healthier lifestyle

 

Visit his Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/492112998046718/.

Check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEtd0CZcXwymcY2W6oRQX0w.