Working out on Elliptical is causing numbness??
danaf694
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You're probably going to think I'm nuts but...every time I workout on my elliptical machine, after about 10 minutes my toes go numb. Like they're "asleep". I thought my sneakers were too tight, nope. Tried new sneakers, still the same. Tried with arch supports and without, still the same... WTH? I could workout for longer but after 30 minutes it's just too much! Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?
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Mine did the same thing. I just read a few days ago that you're supposed to be using the heel of your foot to push the peddles, not the ball of your foot. I switched up and started using the heel, it takes some mental effort to remember to do it, but it's getting easier. And, my toes aren't going numb anymore.0
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Mine did the same thing. I just read a few days ago that you're supposed to be using the heel of your foot to push the peddles, not the ball of your foot. I switched up and started using the heel, it takes some mental effort to remember to do it, but it's getting easier. And, my toes aren't going numb anymore.
I thought I was the only one.... I'll try this and see if it helps.0 -
Hey - same here, made me a little worried that I had something really wrong! But, I loosened up my shoes (almost sloppy) and it solved the problem! Also, try to lift them occasionally through the workout to make sure you keep the circulation going!0
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I get the same thing but now when it happens I reposition my feet and try to use my heel.
Also, I switch from forwards to backwards every 10-15 minutes...0 -
Mine did the same thing. I just read a few days ago that you're supposed to be using the heel of your foot to push the peddles, not the ball of your foot. I switched up and started using the heel, it takes some mental effort to remember to do it, but it's getting easier. And, my toes aren't going numb anymore.0
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Used to bother me too in the beginning. Reposition feet occasionally (even before numbness starts) wriggle toes, and get weight back onto your heels, less toes like mentioned above. Went away for me after a few weeks, now 40 minutes is no problem, but I still need to be conscious of it to keep it away. Good posture a must!0
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Ooo, I learned something new today!0
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Consistent pressure on the common plantar digital and peroneal nerves cause this. As mentioned, moving feet, lifting them off occasionally and focusing more on pushing off the heel will reduce this.
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you are pushing with the balls of you feet and toes. Reposotion the feet and push with the heel not the toes. This should help. Have an awesome safe workout:bigsmile:0
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I'm so glad I found this as my feet go numb too. I reposition my feet often and will now try and use my heels more. Thanks everyone!0
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If I work out in flip flops vs shoes, it doesn't make my feet go numb.0
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My right leg was doing that too. I thought it was because of a back injury. I have nerve damage that never came back after surgery. I may try the elliptical again with this new advice. Thanks.0
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Makes sense. I used to get it, take off my shoes, and keep going.0 -
Just a quick follow up...
I have been trying the push with your heels technique and it works pretty well, for me it feels un-natural so I just convert to that when it feels like the numbness is setting in. Seems to be working fairly well, thanks for the tip.0 -
Mine did the same thing. I just read a few days ago that you're supposed to be using the heel of your foot to push the peddles, not the ball of your foot. I switched up and started using the heel, it takes some mental effort to remember to do it, but it's getting easier. And, my toes aren't going numb anymore.0
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Lifetime Fitness Elliptical's website says to go a minute backward for every 10 minutes forward in order to combat numbness. You're definitely not alone! Also, easy fix, but make sure your shoe laces aren't too tight .0
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