The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 51 – Fitness on a Budget (A Collaboration w/the Penny Forward Podcast

In Episode 51 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we feature a discussion about sports and fitness for the blind and visually impaired on a budget. In collaboration with the Penny Forward podcast, this episode features a roundtable discussion. The co-hosts were Chris Peterson, Liz Bottner, and Greg Lindberg. Panelists included Marana Vradenburg, Riley Schmitz, and Mary Stores.  The points of discussion include:

• Their backgrounds and involvement in a variety of adaptive sports and activities for the blind and visually impaired, including beep baseball, goalball, blind hockey, running, and martial arts
• Examples of inexpensive and free options for working out at home
• Advice on going to a gym or fitness center as a blind or visually impaired individual
• Tips and tricks on making sports and fitness more affordable for the blind and visually impaired
• Why advocating for oneself is so critical in terms of successfully staying fit and having equal access to fitness options
• Examples of organizations that provide sports and recreation to the blind and visually impaired

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