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Ask Raphael: Numbness During Workouts
Thursday, July 16, 2009
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Hi Raphael,
I love cardio classes such as step aerobics and kickboxing, but I find that about halfway through the class my toes get numb. I added inserts to the front of my shoes (which are Asics), but that is not making a difference.
How do I find a pair of shoes that will solve this problem of numbness in my toes? Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you. - Jennifer
Jennifer,
Your question is one that I receive just about every week from new eDiets members. Most of the time, people tell me their toes and feet become numb on the elliptical trainer, but in many cases it also occurs during aerobic classes. Personally, it used to happen to me when I used the elliptical.
In the case of the step aerobics and kick boxing classes that you’re taking, it makes complete sense that it’s happening.
You were smart to invest in well-cushioned shoes, but unfortunately this usually doesn’t eliminate the numbness. In other cases, people tie their laces too tight but again I doubt loosening your laces will help in your case. The root cause of the issue pertains to the constant pressure of your body weight on your feet because it restricts circulation to the toes. Yep, it’s pretty much as simple as that. Some people are affected by it more than others.
All you really need to do is try to increase circulation to the toes and feet. Here’s what I recommend: wiggle your toes and “scrunch” your feet every so often during the workout. This will help to increase circulation and, in the majority of cases, takes care of the numbness. Perform the wiggling of the toes and scrunching of your feet before the class begins as well.
Most people expect a scientific type response when they ask this question, but it’s simply a circulation issue that can be remedied with the above recommendation.
If you’re an eDiets member, please stop by my Exercise and Fitness support board in the near future and let me know how things are going with the numbness.
Best of luck, Jennifer!
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Hi Raphael,
I love cardio classes such as step aerobics and kickboxing, but I find that about halfway through the class my toes get numb. I added inserts to the front of my shoes (which are Asics), but that is not making a difference.
How do I find a pair of shoes that will solve this problem of numbness in my toes? Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you. - Jennifer
Jennifer,
Your question is one that I receive just about every week from new eDiets members. Most of the time, people tell me their toes and feet become numb on the elliptical trainer, but in many cases it also occurs during aerobic classes. Personally, it used to happen to me when I used the elliptical.
In the case of the step aerobics and kick boxing classes that you’re taking, it makes complete sense that it’s happening.
You were smart to invest in well-cushioned shoes, but unfortunately this usually doesn’t eliminate the numbness. In other cases, people tie their laces too tight but again I doubt loosening your laces will help in your case. The root cause of the issue pertains to the constant pressure of your body weight on your feet because it restricts circulation to the toes. Yep, it’s pretty much as simple as that. Some people are affected by it more than others.
All you really need to do is try to increase circulation to the toes and feet. Here’s what I recommend: wiggle your toes and “scrunch” your feet every so often during the workout. This will help to increase circulation and, in the majority of cases, takes care of the numbness. Perform the wiggling of the toes and scrunching of your feet before the class begins as well.
Most people expect a scientific type response when they ask this question, but it’s simply a circulation issue that can be remedied with the above recommendation.
If you’re an eDiets member, please stop by my Exercise and Fitness support board in the near future and let me know how things are going with the numbness.
Best of luck, Jennifer!
Have a fitness question you want answered? Email Raphael at askraphael@ediets.com and you could have your question picked! And if you missed a previous column, see the archive here.
Make NOW your time to do something about your weight. eDiets can help make weight loss a little easier. Let our nutritionists and fitness pros guide you! Click here to find out more and save big!
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