You could also ask a staff member and cue them when you need to move to a different machine. I’ve done this many times. People were very helpful.

If you don’t have enough vision to see if someone is at a machine when navigating independently as I have done, I’ll ask aloud if anyone is working out on the machine to make sure there is no one there.

As for cane work and moving about, go slow and do an upper body cross protection with your arm to prevent smacking face first into machines. Also move slowly and sweep your cane properly. It’s definitely a place for constant contact. It’s still not perfect, but it makes a huge difference.

Bring a buddy with you

That’s a good question. I think it’s fine to ask it.


I would say I just do still ask people are usually glad to help and the staff is usually happy to help and acomodate.

I think thats a perfectly normal question...i have diffivulties in gyms. My sollution was to find a gym where they would be understanding of this situation and will help out. I would recomend you do the same.

Most gyms have some regulars that are friendly. Have your cane displayed & often they will introduce themselves. When I visited a gym in AZ, several members came up to me offering assistance. I often try to walk slowly & stand near a station. If I notice someone around, I will ask. Otherwise I will just feel around. Most people will be cool about it if you happened to interrupt their workout.