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New to Arc Trainer & my toes hurt...suggestions?

vegan4lyfe2012
vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,295 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I just started using the Arc Trainer at my gym. I love everything about it...except that my toes keep mashing up into the toe cover and my big toes hurt terribly! I Googled it, but the only thing I can find is that I need to move my feet farther back. I tried that, but my feet still shift forward. And quite quickly, too. Any suggestions?

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  • Sheisinlove109
    Sheisinlove109 Posts: 516 Member
    I do the arc trainer about 45- 60 minutes a day, everyday. I had this problem too and also feet falling asleep. I went to a runners shop and got different shoes and that has helped a ton.

    Another suggestion would be split your time in half. So arc, bike, arc.
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,295 Member
    Thank you! Now that you suggest shoes, I have had my current ones for about a year and a half. Could definitely use a new pair :)
  • vcancel
    vcancel Posts: 96 Member
    Press thru the heel and not the toe. That should help immensely.
  • ExistingFish
    ExistingFish Posts: 1,259 Member
    I just started using the Arc trainer and I love it. But I guess I went to hard I've strained my extensor tendons. No more foot lifting until it quits hurting.
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