Feet hurt while on Elliptical

I have the same problem! I just bought some gel insoles to see if they help. I was also wondering if maybe my feet are positioned wrong for the way my body moves. Planning on trying again tomorrow at the gym. It's so frustrating! Let me know if you find a fix! :happy:

I have the same problem! I just bought some gel insoles to see if they help. I was also wondering if maybe my feet are positioned wrong for the way my body moves. Planning on trying again tomorrow at the gym. It's so frustrating! Let me know if you find a fix! :happy:

I got insoles for the shox I mentioned above and they just fit worse maybe u will have better luck though!!!

Does this problem occur on any other piece of equipment or during any other exercise, or just on the elliptical? If it's only on the elliptical that your feet hurt, I would assume it's the machine (or the way you position your body on the machine) rather than your shoes. You might want to do a test walking on the treadmill to see if the pain happens there too.

when i am on the arc trainer for more than like 40mins my feet start to go numb..well my toes actually..its very weird..

I can not use the elliptical - it makes my poor feet go numb after only a short time (usually 10 mins or less). I've tried everything - different shoes, different socks, different machines, different resistance and it ALWAYS happens, so I gave up on it. I prefer the treadmill anyway as I feel off balance on the elliptical.

The consistent pressure (with no lift off the pedals) causes the foot to fall asleep. Try lifting them off occasionally to relieve the issue.

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I do try this every so often, it helps some but not as well as Id hope.

I had this problem also. Feet kept falling asleep. Just started lifting my heals for a little while. And then lifting my toes for a while. Every time I tried to lift my whole foot I would loose rhythm and almost fall off. I dont really even notice it anymore I just kind of bounce along like im running without lifting my feet off the pedals.

Elliptical training for long periods can be detrimental to joint function. You are keeping your foot in a fixed position but as you bend and extend your knees there is a rotational force going on as well due to the structure and function of your joints at the knee. There are gliding and rotational forces happening in your ankles, hips and the various joints in your feet as well. A good analogy to using the elliptical and keeping your body weight full on your feet would be that of standing in cement and trying to twirl around. Lift your feet to lock and unlock the joints and allow freedom of movement in the other joints a well. If you still have difficulty, try doing a circuit of 10 to 15 minutes of various cardio machines such as treadmill, stepper, AMT, rowing machine, bike, wave or what ever you may have if you are in a gym setting or, if at home, do intervals of stepping on stairs.