elliptical

weightlossforbrian
weightlossforbrian Posts: 38 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My toes go numb when I am on the elliptical for more than 30 minutes. Anyone else?

My shoes are super comfortable by the way.

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  • fcevallos
    fcevallos Posts: 44 Member
    RIght! I have the same issue. When it starts to happen, I start going backwards on the machine for a while, or I move my feet up to the very front of the pedals and put my toes on the little lip so that my weight is all on my heels.
  • nyrina4life
    nyrina4life Posts: 196 Member
    This always happens to me. I have tried to do it with my shoes unlaced, and still get a slight tingle in my feet. Your feet swell a little, and I know mine do because of the lack of arch support, and type of shoes I have at the moment.
  • javajunco
    javajunco Posts: 81
    That used to happen to me all the time, but has stopped. I found that it was more likely to happen on certain ellipticals, and I stopped using them for a while. Then I tried them again, and it doesn't happen anymore. Maybe my posture has changed? I do know that I'm more likely to move my feet more naturally, now that I've been doing this for a while. Keeping them firmly planted on the footbed, instead of moving my feet from heel to toe, may have cut off circulation.
  • weightlossforbrian
    weightlossforbrian Posts: 38 Member
    RIght! I have the same issue. When it starts to happen, I start going backwards on the machine for a while, or I move my feet up to the very front of the pedals and put my toes on the little lip so that my weight is all on my heels.

    Yeah, my feet always go to the front and thats when it starts.
  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    This use to happen when I wore my Asics which are pretty heavy. I bough a pair of light running shoes from sketchers and this no longer happens, don't know if it was the laces or the heaviness of the shoes. It never happened to my bf, but happens to both my parents, I think I read somewhere it has to do with the fact that you're not fully lifting your foot off the ground to properly circulate blood.
  • weightlossforbrian
    weightlossforbrian Posts: 38 Member
    This always happens to me. I have tried to do it with my shoes unlaced, and still get a slight tingle in my feet. Your feet swell a little, and I know mine do because of the lack of arch support, and type of shoes I have at the moment.

    The shoes I wear are great. Very good support and fit perfect. Do they really swell? Why is that? Lack of blood flow?
  • weightlossforbrian
    weightlossforbrian Posts: 38 Member
    That used to happen to me all the time, but has stopped. I found that it was more likely to happen on certain ellipticals, and I stopped using them for a while. Then I tried them again, and it doesn't happen anymore. Maybe my posture has changed? I do know that I'm more likely to move my feet more naturally, now that I've been doing this for a while. Keeping them firmly planted on the footbed, instead of moving my feet from heel to toe, may have cut off circulation.

    I will try this tomorrow.
  • weightlossforbrian
    weightlossforbrian Posts: 38 Member
    This use to happen when I wore my Asics which are pretty heavy. I bough a pair of light running shoes from sketchers and this no longer happens, don't know if it was the laces or the heaviness of the shoes. It never happened to my bf, but happens to both my parents, I think I read somewhere it has to do with the fact that you're not fully lifting your foot off the ground to properly circulate blood.

    My shoes feel perfect. Very light weight and I can breathe in them. It happens to my girlfriend too. I will try lifting my feet more.
  • AspiringPinkPinUp
    AspiringPinkPinUp Posts: 448
    Thanks for posting this..I have the SAME issue!! I plan to try keeping my feet planted tomorrow and see if that helps! Great advice. Here's hoping it helps!
  • supposedtobeapril
    supposedtobeapril Posts: 12 Member
    The reason is because you are using the upper portion of your foot when you are pushing downward. I made this mistake before. My husband did the same. Distribute your weight over your entire foot as you exercise and this will stop.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    It happens to me, too. When it starts, shift your weight more to your heels instead of the balls of your feet, and keep switching back and forth as necessary. That seems to help a lot.
  • BajaDreamin333
    BajaDreamin333 Posts: 267 Member
    The best solution I've found is move around. Depending on the machine you're using, find different positions. (Reverse is good, move your weight to your heels, toes, point feet in and out etc.)

    My favorite is to find a squat position. This is dependant on the type of machine you're using, but mine allows me to squat, hold a stationary pair of handles in on the "dash board" almost like I'm cycling. Turn up the resistance, go in reverse and in no time you're feet won't be tingling, but your glutes will!
  • Jett_05
    Jett_05 Posts: 95 Member
    I also like to periodically plantar flex and dorsi flex my feet while on it. Stretches out the gastrocs nicely as well to prevent that wobbly post-eliptical feeling.
  • weightlossforbrian
    weightlossforbrian Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks everyone for the replies!!! Very much appreciated!
  • supposedtobeapril
    supposedtobeapril Posts: 12 Member
    By the way, starting going barefoot (just socks) on elliptical as I had pressure on small toes & other issues others have encountered. No more pressure (no more potential bunions!), my feet stay cool and I know exactly how I'm using my foot on the pedals!

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