Staying fit and active is a great way to support your mental and physical well-being during stage 4 lockdown. The team at Blind Sport New Zealand are here to help connect you with some great physical activity opportunities that are currently available! Please comment below with any other workouts you are currently loving! We will continue to update this list as we discover more great resources.
For full details including how to join Zoom sessions, please contact Blind Sport New Zealand Education & Programmes Manager Casey at casey@blindsport.kiwi
You can also head to our Facebook page where we will share lots of workouts and fun challenges to try: https://www.facebook.com/BlindsportNZ/
FAM (Functional Adaptive Movement)
Michael and the team at FAM have designed an online adaptive fitness experience for you! FAM is a strength and conditioning social enterprise with specifically designed programs for all ages to increase the overall health and wellness of those with any disability.
Monday - FAM™ Class
Wednesday - FAM™ STRONG Class
Friday - FAM™ SWEAT Class
There will be three-time slots per session; 10:00 a.m. (athletes who can stand), 11:00 a.m. (seated athletes) and 4:00 p.m. for students (seated & standing).
You can also check out the FAM website and FAM Facebook page for more information.
Blind Low Vision NZ Workouts
Awhina House Gym Manager Lisa McCallum is leading three one hour online workouts and one fun quiz a week during level 4 lockdown! Download the file below for an updated list of workouts & how to connect.
List of Blind Low Vision NZ weekly workouts (lockdown edition)
ZUU X BLIND
Manukau South Blind Sports Club with ZUU instructor Milton, are bringing ZUU X Blind sessions to you!
Sessions are held every Tuesday & Thursday from 4:45-6:15 p.m. via Zoom. These cross-fit style workouts are designed specifically for individuals who are blind or have low vision so perfect for all our community!
Check out the Facebook event for full details including how to connect via Zoom or contact BSNZ Education & Programmes Manager Casey at casey@blindsport.kiwi for more details.
Other Great Resources
There are a number of other great online resources to help keep you active during this time. We have popped links to some of our favourites below but please let us know your favourites so we can share these too!
Blind Alive - audio described sessions including meditation, yoga, cardio, interval training & more!
Sport New Zealand #fitforfour - no equipment needed workout challenges
Les Mills On Demand - Les Mills and TVNZ have come together to broadcast a range of Les Mills workouts for free! You can catch these sessions live at 9 a.m. on TVNZ 1 (adults) and 3 p.m. on TVNZ 2 (kids). Can't make these times? Head to the TVNZ website to catch up.
Synergy Dance - Yoga and mediation designed specifically for kids with a vision impairment
Achilles International - a wide range of workouts available for all abilities including kid friendly workouts