I recently have become interested in cycling again, after about 10 years off. Back in the day I never had any problems with my feet going numb while riding, and I rode from the time I was about 6 years old until I was about 17 - both BMX and road. Recently after too many injuries from running, I am really contimplating getting back into cycling.
I've been riding the recumbant (stationary) bike recently but have had to stop after my feet go numb (15-20 min into the workout). I have had the same thing happen (occasionally) while on the elliptical trainer, but usually after a longer period of time (closer to 30 minutes). Any logic on why this is happening on BOTH trainers? Is this something I should worry about before buying a bunch of equipment to get back in the sport?
I've searched and seen that some people have problems on the recumbant because your feet are elevated more than on a typical bike, but what could cause the problems on the elliptical?
The shoes I wear are only used for running and are designed for that. During actual running they are fine...
Consider wearing a cycling specific shoe as they are made with a stiffer sole to support your foot/arch. There are touring type shoes that have pretty smooth sole that are easy to walk in and would work very well for a stationary bike.
As far as why it was not a problem when you were a kid-welcome to the consequences of aging.
I have the same problem. People tell me that you should stretch more and it could be pinched nerves running down from your waist all the way to your feet. Try to do Self Myofacial rolling at your gym before and after your workouts
I have the same problem. People tell me that you should stretch more and it could be pinched nerves running down from your waist all the way to your feet. Try to do Self Myofacial rolling at your gym before and after your workouts
Again this is just a stationary bike at the gym. I know that a proper fit can go a long way, but the only adjustment on the bike is moving the seat back and forth. I have a feeling that it is just the recumbant bike that will give me these problems. I have been on upright bikes in the last year and not had any problems. I have cycled with cycling shoes in the past also(again, 8-10 years ago) without any problems. It may be a combination of the two things.
I'm just hoping that I don't go out and spend several hundred bucks getting back into the hobby and have issues.
Again this is just a stationary bike at the gym. I know that a proper fit can go a long way, but the only adjustment on the bike is moving the seat back and forth. I have a feeling that it is just the recumbant bike that will give me these problems. I have been on upright bikes in the last year and not had any problems. I have cycled with cycling shoes in the past also(again, 8-10 years ago) without any problems. It may be a combination of the two things.
I'm just hoping that I don't go out and spend several hundred bucks getting back into the hobby and have issues.
I think you can get a suitable set of cycling shoes for use on the stationary bike for less than $80. Won't be top of the line Sidis, but will be more than adequate for that purpose.
