Any Elliptical advice??

Okay thank you!!! Yea thats actually really good to know,..i'll be sure to wear good shoes!! I want to lose weight so bad!!!! lol Im picking it up on Weds or Thurs so I am putting it right in front of the TV!!! Thank you!!!!

The shoes really don't matter. It's because your feet are stationary, so there's little blood flow. But after a while, you don't really notice and it goes away as soon as you get off.

It's a great workout and because it's pretty much no-impact, you don't feel like you're working out as hard as you are.

That's great, which model did you buy?
My advice...use it, change up the programs, work it harder on the days you feel you can, and on the days you don't have the energy opt for a slower rpm, or lower resistance.
I bought a pro-form comfort glide with ifit & love it. I've had it for 6 weeks now & I'm on it every morning. I love having an elliptical at home.

I bought a TV to put in front of mine, it makes the time go by so much faster.

Okay thank you!!! Yea thats actually really good to know,..i'll be sure to wear good shoes!! I want to lose weight so bad!!!! lol Im picking it up on Weds or Thurs so I am putting it right in front of the TV!!! Thank you!!!!

The shoes really don't matter. It's because your feet are stationary, so there's little blood flow. But after a while, you don't really notice and it goes away as soon as you get off.

It's a great workout and because it's pretty much no-impact, you don't feel like you're working out as hard as you are.

Oh my gosh! I thought I was weird because my right foot always went numb. Good to know!

For those whose feet go numb . . . loosen your shoe laces on the entire shoe. Don't lace them up tight. Keep the side where the laces go in the holes a bit wider than your foot and then don't tie them so tight at the top. This will help 95% of people whose feet go numb!! Try it!

Also, do wiggle your toes and change the position of your foot if you can so you aren't pressing on the same spot for the entire workout. Put some pressure on your heels instead of always on the balls of you feet. For me, this seems to work my quads more as well and feels good.

Pedal backwards sometimes too. It works different muscles and give your feet a change of position as well.

Good shoes do make a difference as well. But, you have to find what works best for you. Cross trainers don't work for me but super light running shoes do (I don't run - I only use them on the elliptical).

As everyone else suggested, try different routines with differnt speeds/hills etc. to keep it interesting. Have fun and enjoy your new "toy!!"

For those whose feet go numb . . . loosen your shoe laces on the entire shoe. Don't lace them up tight. Keep the side where the laces go in the holes a bit wider than your foot and then don't tie them so tight at the top. This will help 95% of people whose feet go numb!! Try it!

Also, do wiggle your toes and change the position of your foot if you can so you aren't pressing on the same spot for the entire workout. Put some pressure on your heels instead of always on the balls of you feet. For me, this seems to work my quads more as well and feels good.

Pedal backwards sometimes too. It works different muscles and give your feet a change of position as well.

Good shoes do make a difference as well. But, you have to find what works best for you. Cross trainers don't work for me but super light running shoes do (I don't run - I only use them on the elliptical).

As everyone else suggested, try different routines with differnt speeds/hills etc. to keep it interesting. Have fun and enjoy your new "toy!!"

The loose shoes do nothing for me personally, that was the first thing I tried when the toes on my right foot started going numb. Didn't help a bit. I've since just gotten used to moving my right foot around a bit during my workout. Usually I'm on the elliptical 30 minutes before it goes numb.

For the poster, don't get discouraged if you can't stay on that long at first. You'll build endurance. The elliptical is a great cardio machine.

I was told by a physical therapist years ago to not use the handles or use them with a hold just to keep your balance. When people grip them, their posture changes and they could be hurting themselves. I see people at the gym all the time hunched over, gripping the supports. Keep the level low enough so that you can stand up straight and move.

I can't comment on the above but if you do use your arms you get a great workout. Uses more muscle groups. You can push and pull focusing on arms for 30 sec or a min then let your legs take over. Using your arms helps work pecs, lats, arms. Focus on your core and stomach in your movements too. I love my elliptical workouts. Enjoy yourself!

Okay thank you!!! Yea thats actually really good to know,..i'll be sure to wear good shoes!! I want to lose weight so bad!!!! lol Im picking it up on Weds or Thurs so I am putting it right in front of the TV!!! Thank you!!!!

The shoes really don't matter. It's because your feet are stationary, so there's little blood flow. But after a while, you don't really notice and it goes away as soon as you get off.

It's a great workout and because it's pretty much no-impact, you don't feel like you're working out as hard as you are.

Oh my gosh! I thought I was weird because my right foot always went numb. Good to know!

Haha, me too.It's always my right foot, especially my toes. Kicks in around the 20 min mark. Good to know it's normal...wonder why it's just one foot though?

Try intervals for a good workout. I included a link Jillian Michaels has about the elliptical. It's such a good workout if you use it right. Good luck!!

http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fitness-and-diet-tips/elliptical-machines