Re: elliptical machine and sneakers

    4 years is WAYYY too long to be wearing the same sneakers, especially if
you are working out in them. I believe the "experts" suggest new shoes every
500 miles for proper support of your arches, back etc. That would mean at 5
miles a day, just for an example, a new pair every 3 or 4 months.

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"GRL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I do 60 minutes a day wearing my moccasin house slippers without socks.
The
> first couple of days, until I got used to the new machine, there was a
> little minor discomfort in the ankles, but now, none. I weigh ~240 lb.
>
> I'm surprised that you are having any trouble. Ellipticals are so
> gentle/shock-less that anything you can walk in comfortably should work
just
> fine.
>
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> - GRL
>
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> "Kevin Galligan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Anybody have thoughts on a good pair of sneakers to pick up for use on
> > elliptical machines.  I had my trusty old pair of sneakers for about 4
> > years, and they have suddenly fallen apart, so I need to get a new
> > pair.  My workout habbits have changed somewhat, and they weren't that
> > great anyway, so it's probably a good thing.
> >
> > I've been doing a lot of cardio on the elliptical machine lately, and
> > really prefer it to other machines.  I generally do 45-60 minutes 3-4
> > days a week.  The only problem I have is that because the pressure on
> > the ball of the foot is constant, they tend to hurt or feel numb after
> > a while.  Not horrible, but if I could eliminate that, it would be
> > good.  Also, since the impact is much less than running or even
> > walking, is there a type of shoe that would be more comfortable?
>
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