Feet Issues

jacatkins
jacatkins Posts: 19 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I just started using an elliptical/cross trainer as my main form of cardio exercise. After about 30 minutes on there, i start to get pins and needles numbing sensation in feet... does anyone know what this is... how i can overcome it...

thanks!

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  • alienrite
    alienrite Posts: 314 Member
    The easiest way is to keep your shoes loose. I used to have the problem but loosened my shoes which I used to lace like I was walking or running. I have also found that moving your foot (lifting your heel) during the motion keeps the blood flowing.
  • cdub78
    cdub78 Posts: 88 Member
    I get the same thing! I think it's from your feet sliding forward on the machine pushing your feet forward putting pressure on your toes. I haven't figured out how to stop it so i switched to the Arc machine which is kind of like the elliptical but more like a stepper machine. My toes no longer bother me. I would stop after 30 minutes and give your toes a break, go lift some weights for a few and then get back to it!
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Lift your feet occasionally during your workout or take a 15 second break and stamp your feet. The problem is that you stay with your feet planted for a long period of time, just like standing in one place for a long time without moving.
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Ha! I was also wondering why this was happening! This helps so much! I don't think my shoes are too tight, but I will lift my heel from now on, and hope it improves!
  • PainTrain213
    PainTrain213 Posts: 1
    The easiest way is to keep your shoes loose. I used to have the problem but loosened my shoes which I used to lace like I was walking or running. I have also found that moving your foot (lifting your heel) during the motion keeps the blood flowing.

    This advice helped so much, only one minor cramp during my workout. I am always so used to lacing up for basketball to protect the ankles, never would have thought of this on my own.
  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    Vibram Fivefinger shoes! They are sooooo good for your feet!
  • sarahmonsta
    sarahmonsta Posts: 185 Member
    I get it sometimes!! What I do is I move my toes around in my shoes over and over and kinda pick my feet up too haha. I am sure I look redic moving around but it seems to help!! Over time though it has gotten better!! Good luck! =]

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