Numbing in feet when exercising

gettingfit1989
gettingfit1989 Posts: 3
in Fitness and Exercise
hey guys!
i find when i do exercise (cross trainer, treadmill) anything cardio my feet get numb. starting in my left foot and then to my right foot spreading to the balls of my feet

any suggestions what it could be?

cass

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Cross trainer is notorious for this, try moving your feet about a bit through the course of the workout.

    Also, check your lacings aren't too tight - and bear in mind when you do that feet often swell during workouts.
  • Jkmumma
    Jkmumma Posts: 254
    I had/have the same problem.
    I started paying attention to the types of shoes I was wearing and when it was more severe and such, as the person I mentioned this to is a barefoot runner, and is very much in to foot health.
    I have found that if I wear shoes that are more square, and less tapered towards the toes it doesn't happen. These are also better for running, if you're going to run in shoes, according to my friend.
    It also happens less for me in a more flat shoe rather than the way most athletic shoes are shaped.
  • jazzedorange
    jazzedorange Posts: 184 Member
    It happens to me as well. I do a stationary bike and I now have to ride it barefoot, otherwise most of my feet are numb. But I just deal. As long as I'm not in pain or the numbness is lingering after the exercise, it's ok.
  • gettingfit1989
    gettingfit1989 Posts: 3
    yeah i try to avoid the cross trainer now since i do that uncomfortable feeling.

    i prefer the treadmill anyway., not as boring lol
  • thisisjl
    thisisjl Posts: 1,074 Member
    I have also had this issue, I have found either my feet swell up or my laces are just too tight. Try loosening your laces when this happens.
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
    I have that from time to time. It has always been from my laces being too tight. Normally, I tie my laces like I always have. But when running, I tie them extra *extra* loose. Otherwise, I get parts of my toes or feet that numb up.
  • jillica
    jillica Posts: 554 Member
    I get this with every new pair of shoes I wear. It goes away after a week or so. Any chance you are wearing new shoes, too?
  • lamerek
    lamerek Posts: 18 Member
    This used to happen to me on one of the machines at the gym, so I just quit using it. ;) Can't remember what type of machine it is...

    I started running partly because the elliptical machines were causing sciatica due to the repetitive motion. Running (I run almost 100% on a track, trail, or road so the surface varies some) doesn't do this for me.

    Listen to your body, and take the other posters' suggestions for shoes, too! :) You'll figure it out—whatever "it" is... it just takes time.

    hang in there!
    kate.

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