Elliptical Sleepy Foot
#1
Elliptical Sleepy Foot
Does anybody else experience this? If so, what do you do to prevent it?
Usually about 15-20 minutes into my workout, my feet start tingling. It doesn't hurt...just annoying that I have to concentrate on wiggling my toes for the last half of my workout.
I loosened my shoe laces pretty much all the way, and that made it a little better...but it's still there.
I always start with my feet towards the back of the pedal, but they somehow end up at the front after a couple minutes.
My shoes are Asics running shoes. Not sure of the model off the top of my head.
Maybe I need better arch supports?
Usually about 15-20 minutes into my workout, my feet start tingling. It doesn't hurt...just annoying that I have to concentrate on wiggling my toes for the last half of my workout.
I loosened my shoe laces pretty much all the way, and that made it a little better...but it's still there.
I always start with my feet towards the back of the pedal, but they somehow end up at the front after a couple minutes.
My shoes are Asics running shoes. Not sure of the model off the top of my head.
Maybe I need better arch supports?
#2
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Happens to me on the recumbent bike, but I just assumed it was because I was sitting...
Maybe do 20 minutes, then go do something else for 5 minutes, then come back?
Maybe do 20 minutes, then go do something else for 5 minutes, then come back?
#3
I may start doing that. This has been happening for as long as I can remember, and I have been just dealing with it. It's now starting to become more annoying as I get older.
The Army took all the fun out of running, so that is always a last resort for me.
The Army took all the fun out of running, so that is always a last resort for me.
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Maybe you need a wider shoe?
I do 33 minutes on the elliptical and have no issues.
I do 33 minutes on the elliptical and have no issues.
#5
It's most likely not cheap though I don't know exactly how much it is, but maybe see a podiatrist or as said try a shoe that fits better? Last thing you want is foot problems that develop into back problems.
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Thanks guys for the tips.
I am going to go and buy some wider shoes today.
It happens less on the elliptical that you can change the incline. On the flat elliptical my feet tingle only after 10 min.
I am saving the podiatrist as a last resort, because I think it is more a problem with circulation and not necessarily specific to my feet.
I am going to go and buy some wider shoes today.
It happens less on the elliptical that you can change the incline. On the flat elliptical my feet tingle only after 10 min.
I am saving the podiatrist as a last resort, because I think it is more a problem with circulation and not necessarily specific to my feet.
#9
Stage 1 Audi S5
I have the same problem and so did my ex. I think it is just because your toes are pushing the front of the plastic and after time it starts to numb/tingle. I tried to keep my feet at the back of the peddle but could never do it and resorted to running because I couldn't stand the feeling
#10
Stage 1 Audi S5
Tried to edit but the site went down it seemed.
Seems this is a common problem
http://forums.menshealth.com/eve/for...71/m/551105422
Seems this is a common problem
http://forums.menshealth.com/eve/for...71/m/551105422
#13
I bought some wider shoes, and that made a BIG difference. Only my left foot got a little tingly towards the end, but I think my left laces were slightly tighter.
I also make a conscious effort to lift my whole foot off the pedal at the top of the stride. Feels like a slightly better workout, as well.
I also make a conscious effort to lift my whole foot off the pedal at the top of the stride. Feels like a slightly better workout, as well.
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I never keep my feet flat on the pedals. I move them as if I were running. I also try and keep my feet towards the back of pedal...which means I'm moving feet a lot during my half hour...annoying but they start to slide forward all the time.
#15
I shoot people
I've have had clients that experienced this... but in the hundreds I've had... only a handful
#16
Stage 1 Audi S5
See I feel everyone I know has complained of this. Living with sorority girls as roommates, I ended up hanging out with their sororities a lot and all of those girls liked the elliptical. I swear someone was always bitching about their toes on it.
I have tried flip flops as well but it ended up really crushing your toes
I have tried flip flops as well but it ended up really crushing your toes
#17
I loosened my shoes a little more, and did 30 minutes today with no tingling.
The shoes seemed to have been a large contributor. It makes the workout much more enjoyable when you don't have concentrate on keeping your toes from tingling.
is300eater- what did you tell your clients, or what did they do to remedy it?
The shoes seemed to have been a large contributor. It makes the workout much more enjoyable when you don't have concentrate on keeping your toes from tingling.
is300eater- what did you tell your clients, or what did they do to remedy it?
#18
Old Man Yelling at Clouds
I bought some wider shoes, and that made a BIG difference. Only my left foot got a little tingly towards the end, but I think my left laces were slightly tighter.
I also make a conscious effort to lift my whole foot off the pedal at the top of the stride. Feels like a slightly better workout, as well.
I also make a conscious effort to lift my whole foot off the pedal at the top of the stride. Feels like a slightly better workout, as well.
I got tendonitis in both Achilles tendons and saw a PT. He said two things - you have the wrong shoes and you are not stretching nearly enough.
As for the shoe, it *might* not be as simple as wider but can't argue that would help. For me, I needed a stability shoe (because I pronate) and I was using a "mush" shoe. So that was fix #1. I know on an elliptical you don't lift your foot, but having the right support under you when your weight comes down seems important. Might be a thing to look into in a future shoe.
Second, he had me start stretching my calves for 3 full minutes (30 sec a side, switch back and forth), 3 times a day. This greatly improved calf flexibility, which has also translated into better overall flexibility in my foot. Personally, of the two I think that made the biggest difference using the elliptical trainer.
I used to wear orthotics for a morton’s neuroma for years. Since I did those two things, I don't need the orthotics any more and the neuroma has gone away. So if you think you have the right shoe, I'd look into how much you stretch those calves.
#19
Thanks. I will try stretching my calves more. I do stretch them, but never for 3 minutes...usually 15-20 seconds per side before and after my workout.
The shoes that I bought were Saucony ProGrid, which happen to be stability shoes. I didn't buy them for that reason, I just bought them because they were on sale and they fit. I guess I lucked out.
The shoes that I bought were Saucony ProGrid, which happen to be stability shoes. I didn't buy them for that reason, I just bought them because they were on sale and they fit. I guess I lucked out.
#20
Go Giants
Get a wider elliptical machine...
#21
I loosened my shoes a little more, and did 30 minutes today with no tingling.
The shoes seemed to have been a large contributor. It makes the workout much more enjoyable when you don't have concentrate on keeping your toes from tingling.
is300eater- what did you tell your clients, or what did they do to remedy it?
The shoes seemed to have been a large contributor. It makes the workout much more enjoyable when you don't have concentrate on keeping your toes from tingling.
is300eater- what did you tell your clients, or what did they do to remedy it?
#22
Old Man Yelling at Clouds
Thanks. I will try stretching my calves more. I do stretch them, but never for 3 minutes...usually 15-20 seconds per side before and after my workout.
The shoes that I bought were Saucony ProGrid, which happen to be stability shoes. I didn't buy them for that reason, I just bought them because they were on sale and they fit. I guess I lucked out.
The shoes that I bought were Saucony ProGrid, which happen to be stability shoes. I didn't buy them for that reason, I just bought them because they were on sale and they fit. I guess I lucked out.
I've ran for 20+ years and never gave two thoughts to the shoe. Always bought Saucony, whatever version was on sale. Never thought that would cause an issue, but it did. Then again, turning 40 didn't help. There should be some specialized running-shoe stores in your area that can do assessments. Usually means spending $100+ for a shoe however....
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