Toes falling asleep on elliptical
megletronic23
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I just got some new training shoes because my old ones made my feet hurt and while these ones are super comfy, they make my toes fall asleep (which is uncomfortable!) when I've been on the elliptical for more than 20 minutes. Any ideas on how to make them stop doing that, 'cause I don't want to buy a new pair of shoes.
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If I feel like my toes are falling asleep I'll pedal for a few seconds on my toes. That usually gets the blood flowing where it needs to be again. Or I'll lift my feet a little from the foot plates for a few strides until I feel comfortable.0
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Happens to me also so lift my heels on the down stroke. Its awkward at first but you get used to it0
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I've heard this complaint a lot, and the general consensus is to loosed the laces on your shoes and you should be fine!!!0
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I was getting this and my teacher said it was cause my shoelaces were too tight. Loosened them and voila!
Also, could be you're not using correct technique you are NOT meant to leave your foot flat on the machine the whole time.0 -
loosen the laces?0
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Happens to me also so lift my heels on the down stroke. Its awkward at first but you get used to it
^^^ this. My understanding is that elliptical exercise does not allow much circulation through the foot since they stay planted firm. I got new trainers and tried re-lacing them a bunch of ways until I looked it up. Lifting your feet to simulate normal walking patterns seems to do the trick.0 -
My mom said that happens to her when she wears Nike's, but not other shoes. It happens often to me.0
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Have you ever looked at lacing your shoes differently? I run often and had issues as well. Runnersworld has a nice article on alternative ways to lace your shoes. I lace my parallel which helped with my ankles and the tops of my feet hurting all the time. Just a suggestion.
If that does not help solve the problem I would talk to your doctor especially if it occurs each and every time you are on the machine. You could have a nerve getting pinched by doing that specific movement and the only way to know for sure is either getting a cat scan, or mri. Not cheap tests but having a nerve issue is not something to ignore either.
I would try changing the way you lace your shoes first and then go from there.
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this happens to me and I do even have shoes on. I have found when it starts, to go backwards for a minute and it helps.0
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I read an article recently that said your toes fall asleep on the elliptical if your foot is too far forward on the pedal. A lot of people plant their feet right up against the front of the pedal. Maybe moving your feet back a few inches in addition to the other suggestions will help ease the numbness.0
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I read an article recently that said your toes fall asleep on the elliptical if your foot is too far forward on the pedal. A lot of people plant their feet right up against the front of the pedal. Maybe moving your feet back a few inches in addition to the other suggestions will help ease the numbness.
I agree. It happens to me and I think the tendency is for the foot to slide forward as the time on the machine increases. As suggested, try repositioning your foot away from the front of the pedal and be sure to lift your foot periodically in a natural walking motion instead of flat.0 -
I have my feet as far forward as the will go when I'm on the elliptical0
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This always happens to me and I thought I was the only one!! I think it might just be my nike shoes and I always have my feet forward on it because im short and I have tried moving my feet back and it feels weird and like my stride and rhythm is out and its annoying. When they start to go numb I curl my toes and the blood seems to come back for a bit and then when I go back to not curling them they go numb again -_-0
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Increase the incline (different than the intensity) on the machine a few notches, that will help.0
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Striking more on your toes for a few will usually clear that out. I also echo the laced too tight statement, do you notice pressure on the top of your foot as well? I sometimes get really uncomfortable if I've hulked down the laces a bit too much.0
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Glad to see I'm not alone. I usually stop and shake each foot until it goes away. Hits me about the 12 - 15 minute mark and continues off and on until I'm done. New Balance cross trainers.0
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I have been having the same problem, and recently tried increasing the stride length on the machine. It seemed to do the trick.0
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