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Gold's Gym trainer inspires his clients - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |
If you think of workout classes, the sound of techno music and clashing weights might come to mind, but for someone that can't hear, the experience can be very different and much more difficult.
"Not having that direct communication when we talk about form, style, making sure we protect the lower back and certain body parts, that communication can be a barrier," said Scott Falcone with Gold's Gym in Lexington.
Falcone also works with the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. If there's a deaf participant in one of his weekly classes, his hands get a workout.
"The comfort level for someone that's deaf to see someone actually signing in their native language is extremely helpful," said Falcone.
Anita Steichen-McDaniel says at her old gym, a lack of communication resulted in a lack of motivation.
"If I don't understand something, he throws it out in sign language. Sometimes with one hand," said Steichen-McDaniel.
Luckily, communication is not an issue at her new gym.
"I'm happy here," said Steichen-McDaniel. "I really want you to know I love it here."
Mostly because of Falcone's help and his energy.
"I just enjoy being able to open the doors to individuals who are deaf and to let them have access to what most of us have access to," said Falcone
A passion that comes from his parents, both of whom are deaf. It's pretty easy to pick his mom out of the group and you don't need a translator to know how proud she is.
"This is a good example, that the deaf can do anything, except hear," said Falcone.
If you think of workout classes, the sound of techno music and clashing weights might come to mind, but for someone that can't hear, the experience can be very different and much more difficult.
"Not having that direct communication when we talk about form, style, making sure we protect the lower back and certain body parts, that communication can be a barrier," said Scott Falcone with Gold's Gym in Lexington.
Falcone also works with the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. If there's a deaf participant in one of his weekly classes, his hands get a workout.
"The comfort level for someone that's deaf to see someone actually signing in their native language is extremely helpful," said Falcone.
Anita Steichen-McDaniel says at her old gym, a lack of communication resulted in a lack of motivation.
"If I don't understand something, he throws it out in sign language. Sometimes with one hand," said Steichen-McDaniel.
Luckily, communication is not an issue at her new gym.
"I'm happy here," said Steichen-McDaniel. "I really want you to know I love it here."
Mostly because of Falcone's help and his energy.
"I just enjoy being able to open the doors to individuals who are deaf and to let them have access to what most of us have access to," said Falcone
A passion that comes from his parents, both of whom are deaf. It's pretty easy to pick his mom out of the group and you don't need a translator to know how proud she is.
"This is a good example, that the deaf can do anything, except hear," said Falcone.