toes going numb while working out on eliptical...?

Question

whats going on? it gets so bad and uncomfortable, that it ends up cutting down my workout time signigicantly. i even got bigger shoes, and that barely helped. ive noticed that it happens everynow and then when im not working out as well

Answer 1

This is a known issue with many ellipticals. Read below for more information.

Answer 2

This happened to me, too! It was right after I got brand-new shoes and for the first time I went a half-size bigger because the folks at Foot Locker recommended it. The numbness went away after about a month of wearing them, so perhaps it's just an adjustment period? I also switched workout socks not long after getting the shoes, so maybe that's ultimately what cured that problem for me. The ones I wear now are snug but thin where the others were thicker and maybe my feet were just too bulky. Anyhow, you might ask one of the trainers at your gym, I would figure others might be having the same problem. Good luck!

Answer 3

It is defintely a circualtion problem and can be corrected by an orthotic insert or changing to a shoe that fits your foot more correctly. I had the same issue, and it always happened on the eliptical. Go to a good running/walking store where they can evaluate your gait and the pressure points of your foot and they should be able to get you in shoes that will correct it.

Answer 4

Numb toes means poor circulation. Get a check-up at the doctor. You may be anemic or retaining water. Also, make sure you are wearing good supportive shoes (not too big or too tight) with comfortable cotton socks. Also, check that you are pressing with your whole foot on the elliptical pedals and not just the balls of your feet.

Answer 5

Same thing happens to me when I treadmill real fast with an incline. Once I take it down a notch or two, the sensation returns to my feet. I think maybe just ease up a bit on the elliptical; perhaps you're doing too much too fast. Is that a possibility?

Answer 6

The nature of an elliptical machine is that there is minimal circulation to your feet. Unlike a treadmill, you aren't moving your feet. Lack of circulation is what causes your feet to fall asleep. Try picking your feet occaisionally or moving your feet on the elliptical (so your toes touch the front, then move farther back). If it persists you will want to see a doctor about the circulation to your feet. But move your feet more!

Answer 7

it is feasible your ft gained't be a similar. very few human beings have symmetrical ft. typically there are transformations interior the shape and infrequently there are severe transformations. i understand I have this difficulty. I went to an athletic shoe keep for runners and they were waiting to inform from my gait the fashion of footwear i necessary. i become informed one pronated a touch more suitable than the different. perhaps on that foot the size is too small or too narrow. barely adequate to reason some discomfort. attempt distinct footwear or 0.5 a length more suitable/wider. you may also be shifting your weight to at least one foot putting more suitable stress on it.

Answer 8

It could be very simple and as easy as getting better fitting shoes or perhaps an orthotic device. It could also be serious. See a doctor about it before you worry it to death.

Answer 9

When you're not working out sometimes? That's bad. See a doctor about a possible problem with your spine. If you have diabetes you might also have neuropathy. Either way, see a doctor.

Answer 10

You might need to get your feet tested for an orthotic.