Toes get numb on elliptical... why?

chefguru · 29-Aug-05, 05:39 AM

I've noticed that after about 30 minutes on the elliptical, the three outer toes on my right foot start to feel a little numb. I've never had this problem on the stair stepper (done up to an hour at a time) or when on the treadmill (used up to 2 hours at a time)

I have a pair of shoes (crosstrainers I think) that i use ONLY for my cardio workouts on all three machines.

I'm wondering if I should get my shoes checked out and get new ones? or if I just need to change my stride or the way I shift my weight on the elliptical or place my feet? I'm curious since I've never had this problem on any other equipment.

Any suggestions or ideas?

**threenorns** · 29-Aug-05, 09:02 AM

sounds like instead of driving the elliptical with your heels, you're "scooting" it with your toes.

Wolfnatas · 31-Aug-05, 09:53 AM

I've had the same problem on my elliptical. Poor circulation in the feet seems to run in my family though, so I've always blamed it on that.

**threenorns** · 31-Aug-05, 09:57 AM

shift the balance onto your heels and drive down through your leg bones - see if that helps. keeping all the weight on your toes will make them tingle, for sure!

Wolfnatas · 31-Aug-05, 11:38 AM

Yeah, I've tried shifting the balance towards my heels, using different shoes, thicker socks, etc.. but to no avail. Perhaps my feet are trying to tell me that I should only run when chased?

**threenorns** · 31-Aug-05, 11:41 AM

<checks list> okay - you m or f and you want m or f in pursuit? i think we have one of each in your area - "Big Momma" and "Ape"....