Treadmill issues

growingoldgracefully
growingoldgracefully Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
When I started hitting the treadmill back in August, I was walking at 2.4 mph and my heartrate was at 150. As my heart rate gets lower, I bump up the speed. Currently, I'm at 3.5. At 3.5 mph, I have no issues with being out of breath, however when I get off the treadmill, my ankle is swollen and hurts for a couple of days. I have flat feet, but am using good shoes/socks. I hate to go to a slower speed since I won't get the same cardio benefit. Suggestions?

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    You are not going to be able to continue walking if you injure yourself. That is much worse for you than simply slowing down.
  • FFeric
    FFeric Posts: 100 Member
    Have you considered going to a podiatrist or a physical therapist to have them analyze your walking gait?
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Adjust the incline?
  • growingoldgracefully
    growingoldgracefully Posts: 7 Member
    pinuplove wrote: »
    Adjust the incline?

    I tried changing the incline to the first setting above zero and was limping for three days! I won't do that again!
  • growingoldgracefully
    growingoldgracefully Posts: 7 Member
    FFeric wrote: »
    Have you considered going to a podiatrist or a physical therapist to have them analyze your walking gait?

    My gait was analyzed at the shoe store when I paid big bucks for the shoes. Does it really make a difference going to the Podiatrist or PT? That's REALLY big bucks!
  • barryplumber
    barryplumber Posts: 401 Member
    Doctor.. Doctor give me the news.... I have a bad case of ugly shoes ...or something else not sure
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,859 Member
    growingoldgracefully wrote: »
    When I started hitting the treadmill back in August, I was walking at 2.4 mph and my heartrate was at 150. As my heart rate gets lower, I bump up the speed. Currently, I'm at 3.5. At 3.5 mph, I have no issues with being out of breath, however when I get off the treadmill, my ankle is swollen and hurts for a couple of days. I have flat feet, but am using good shoes/socks. I hate to go to a slower speed since I won't get the same cardio benefit. Suggestions?

    My first thought would be circulation. Have you been to your GP to talk about your circulation?


    The reason I say that is because I've had DVT and ended up with a bit of permanent damage. Now my left ankle swells a bit from time to time.

  • 30kgin2017
    30kgin2017 Posts: 228 Member
    My left ankle which I have rolled/sprained several times blows up after exercise but it doesn't hurt.

    I do get sore/foot numbing on both feet on the elliptical which is a common problem and concentrating on my technique has helped this.

    To me it is worth paying to see a dr/podiatrist esp if its hurting for a few days.

    Have you tried a compression sock? My ankle doesnt swell as much when I use one.
  • growingoldgracefully
    growingoldgracefully Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks for some good ideas.
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