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foot stress from workout on Gazelle/eliptical

amykluver
amykluver Posts: 184 Member
edited January 20 in Fitness and Exercise
I have had problems if I try to do lunges barefoot (so I don't) but now I'm using my gazelle to get back into working out after pneumonia (and a brief fall off the wagon). And I feel the foot strain coming on again after one use use even. Is my form wrong or does anyone have suggestions on how to combat this? It's right behind the balls of my feet just before the arch.

Ideas appreciated.

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  • mrphil86
    mrphil86 Posts: 2,382 Member
    Sounds like plantar fasciitis.

    http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/plantar-fasciitis-topic-overview

    If it's really painful, i'd talk to a doctor. There is no way of knowing what exactly is wrong over the internet.
  • amykluver
    amykluver Posts: 184 Member
    No... I don't think it's that (THANK HEAVENS!) - but I strain those muscles/tendons in there and just wonder what about my technique might be able to be corrected. Tough to give suggestions when people can't see what I'm doing.

    Feeling OK this morning but won't work out on the Gazelle again for a few days.
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