Numbness in toes/feet while doing cardio (mainly eleptical)

fotinidream

I get it too. mainly on the stairclimber. it scares me. There are so many answers here. not sure which is right. my shoes aren't too small. i don't tie them too tight. I lift my foot off the surface periodically... is it really just poor circulation?

Serenstar75

On the elliptical? Pedal backwards for a while - the change in movement restores the blood flow

This is what I was going to suggest. This happens to me also, though not all the time. I notice it's also less if I stretch first and take some time sitting half cross legged just rotating my foot gently. It just seems to help a lot before I start.

fotinidream

I like this answer. makes the most sense. You def do not lift your foot off the elliptical or the stairclimber that I use either. That has to be it.

kaedaza

mine was doing the same thing! ALl I had to do was make sure I was putting more weight on me heels

vnsaroja

http://www.livestrong.com/article/538077-what-is-the-cause-of-numbness-tingling-in-the-feet-while-on-an-elliptical/

finchest

i have the same problem w/ numbness on the elliptical. it doesn't seem to be an issue with anything other exercise. i think the trainer who posted in this thread who suggested lifting your feet between strides might be onto something.

meerkat70

It happens because of CONSISTENT PRESSURE on the medial plantar nerve. And the heavier you are, the faster it happens. Easiest way to relieve pressure is to lift you feet off the pedals occasionally.

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This. Also, check your laces and try loosening them a little.

bohonomad

Never heard of this, I constantly get it on the stair master though, pretty sure it's due to the pressure of where my foot is hitting the end of the pedal. Who knows, makes it unbearable though.