Is it normal??

kaedaza

So everytime I workout on the elliptical my feet start to tingle and go numb about 15min in....is this normal? It freaks me out

nxd10

Did a trainer show you exactly how to use it? I'd be worried about a back problem.

MelStren

Could be a sciatic nerve being pinched. Maybe you should see a doctor. I have sciatic nerve issues from time to time and see a chiropractor to get adjustments.

ValerieMartini2Olives

I had a problem with numbness and I realized I was wearing terrible shoes.

kaedaza

no iv never had anyone show me but it seems pretty simple, yea I'll def. go ask a doctor about it. thanks =]

kaedaza

my shoes are cheapos from wal-mart...so that could be it!

Catie_v2

I have made this observation myself - and talked to my trainer who said it is very common. And a lot of it has to do with the tendency for people to put most of their weight on their toes and none on their heels (think of how you use your foot when walking up stairs). The only recommendation I have received is trying to use your entire foot when on the machine and every few steps wiggle your foot around to get the blood flowing again....I have found it frustrating as I could stay on the machine longer if only my feet would hold out!!!

kaedaza

good idea, do tend to put weight on my toes. I know its always my feet that go first! so frustrating

popzork

I found I was tieing my shoes too tight! I loosen then when I get on the elliptical.

LoveMyLife_NYC

get better shoes! and if the tread starts to wear even slightly, it's time to replace them.

Journalartista

I agree about the shoes. The first few times I did it my feet went numb. The I decided to try a pair that are about a half size to big and no numbness!

kr3851

It happens to me all the time! Used to be after 15 minutes, but after loosening my shoes I can go for about 45 now before they start tingling/losing feeling. By that time I'm usually bored anyway and take it as a sign that my body is also bored.

Contrarian

Loosen your laces. Your feet are swelling.

ars1300

I have had this problem, think it may just be from your foot being in the same position for and extended period of time. Check that your shoes aren't tied too tightly also!

iluvprettyshoes

I've had this problem before...it eventually went away. I did get new shoes so maybe that's why. It's annoying I know!

poodlelaise

I have found that lengthening the stride on my machine helps with this problem. Maybe it just causes me to use my whole foot better instead of just the toes.

rainbowbright3

Thanks for posting! I have that problem too and am curious to see how it turns out.

mustgetmuscles1

Yep happened to me when I first started using it. I started lifting my heels on the up stroke and that fixed it. It feels a little awkward at first but you get used to it.

Heatherjg0419

I had a problem with numbness and I realized I was wearing terrible shoes.

^this

kittenmcgowan

Yeah my sister and I get the same thing, and it is mostly to do with how we use our feet. We have a horrible habit of putting the weight on the ball of our feet, rather than evenly distributed across the foot. The main thing stopping us from fixing it is the simple fact that it's EASIER to go on your toes, and uses your butt and thighs lots more if you use your heels more. But basically, do anything on your feet long enough and you'll lose feeling in them.

Pebble321

It sounds like you need better shoes - but in the meantime, loosen your laces or google different ways to lace your shoes - it really does make a difference.

kaedaza

So today I made sure to put more weight on my heels and I didnt get numb feet! woot!

StarvingDiva

Mine goes numb as well although it's closer to the 30 minute mark, it's actually quite common when it comes to the elliptical.

somedaysoon84

I have made this observation myself - and talked to my trainer who said it is very common. And a lot of it has to do with the tendency for people to put most of their weight on their toes and none on their heels (think of how you use your foot when walking up stairs). The only recommendation I have received is trying to use your entire foot when on the machine and every few steps wiggle your foot around to get the blood flowing again....I have found it frustrating as I could stay on the machine longer if only my feet would hold out!!!

Same here. i use my elliptical almost everyday, and i alternate the way i use my feet, toes and heels, toes and heels the entire workout. otherwise my toes go to sleep, and that's not fun. it's easier to push with the smaller surface area, so naturally our bodies want to do whats easier.... ALSO, try doing a few minutes here and there backwards. that works VERY different muscles.

graveflower316

Every time i use the elliptical, I have the same thing happen to me. I have poor circulation (and postural hypo-tension), which I always thought was the reason for this, but it's definitely a mixture between too small of shoes (your normal shoe size is not your workout/running shoe size -- go 1/2 inch larger) and the former.

Sabine_Stroehm

I have made this observation myself - and talked to my trainer who said it is very common. And a lot of it has to do with the tendency for people to put most of their weight on their toes and none on their heels (think of how you use your foot when walking up stairs). The only recommendation I have received is trying to use your entire foot when on the machine and every few steps wiggle your foot around to get the blood flowing again....I have found it frustrating as I could stay on the machine longer if only my feet would hold out!!!

This.

But definitely invest in some good shoes.