Tingling toes on the elliptical???
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jtfish112
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Anyone else ever experience this? Over the years, and at my heaviest and lightest weights, anytime I workout on an elliptical, or similar machine, after about 20 minutes my toes start to fall asleep. It's such a great calorie burn, but this is really annoying! I've never run into anyone who can relate.
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Are your shoes very snug? I've never had this happen.0
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I'm curious too...happens to me also. I've tried adjsuting my sneakers to be looser and tighter and nothing seems to help.0
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I've seen this topic come up before- if you don't get any answers, SEARCH that topic and you might find
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happened to me several times, but i can't tell you why. i thought maybe because i was on my toes a lot instead of pressing down with my entire foot. don't know. it comes and goes.0
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Happens every time i get on the elliptical. I have gotten used to it over the years my husband says its because i have poor circulation. I don't know if that is true or not but it is annoying.0
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It happens to me everytime.0
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You're putting too much pressure on the front of your feet. Make sure you're using your whole foot for balance and not just your forefoot. If you lean back and put the pressure on your heels for a few minutes the tingling will go away in your toes.0
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It happens to me sometimes in my cardio kickboxing class. I assume it is because i am trying to be "light on my toes" so all my weight is there, and cutting off circulation. Could you be doing the same thing on the elliptical?0
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Yes, this happens to me and my friends. So if I wear snug shoes, correct fitting this always occurs. I have a pair of trainers 1/2 size larger than I need and there is no tingling.0
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It happens to me too. I actually saw a podiatrist for it. She said it is normal with that machine but did have me to to a nuerologist for testing just in case. I am fine.. I guess it is just the way we put pressure on our feet with that machine. I agree... very annoying.0
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yes...and I don't know why either! I've tried looser shoes and tighter shoes but I think it's form. I tend to bounce a little and put weight on my toes. If I think about it and try putting my weight on my heels the tingling goes away. Best of luck because I know it is VERY annoying!0
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I've had it happen too. It is usually when I haven't worked out in a while. After a few days it stops.0
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I have this happen on the recumbent bike, but I don't know why. It's weird!0
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This happens to me almost every time! I think that it is because my feet are usually so stationary. When I realize i am doing this and my toes start tingling, I start to stretch and move them and include them more in the motion. With running, your feet are constantly flexing, so try to use those same motions on the elliptical. It's really easy to leave them flat on the platform, but if you move them your feet will feel better! Worked for me!0
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I get the numb toes too if I'm on the elliptical for more than about 35-40 mins. I've done some reading on the forums here & on google, and all I come up with really is to make sure your shoes aren't too snug and watch your posture. I've tried both suggestions & it seems the posture thing is the key, at least for me. It's tempting for me to want to lean forward a bit, but if I keep my posture strong, my toes are happier.
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I have had this also - what happens is your feet are planted and not moving around - unlike walking/running when you shift your feet - try shifting your feet, going backward more motion - that has seemed to help me....0
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I gave the elliptical up because of this reason~ my feet would fall asleep about 15 minutes into my workout. I do the total gym & treadmill now... no problems.0
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Not saying this is what it is but might give you more info. Try Googling neuroma. I have the same issue. When I walk long distances also, more than 2 miles, I get that and also on the elliptical and recumbent bike. I try to move my foot from front to back on the pedal putting it in different spots. Seems to help some.0
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Happens to me every time like clockwork, but at the 30 minute mark. Thanks for posting, I loved reading the responses.0
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Yes, it happens to me and I have poor circulation. I think it's bc i put all my weight on the toes. When I make sure I keep my feet flat it doesn't happen.0
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