I just purchased a Nordic Track A.C.T. elliptical trainer. Have been having some knee problems and need to do low impact cardio. My question is about shoes. For those of you who use ellipticals, do you wear shoes and, if so, what kind--low profile, walking, running, or training? Thanks in advance for your input.
Question about Ellipticals
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fit44
Cathlete
Congrats on your new equipment! I love my elliptical. I prefer it to my bike for sure.
I had my elliptical for at least 8 years, maybe longer. I wear whatever tennis shoe I have at the time. I have used cross trainers, but I'm currently using running shoes. I've even used fibram shoes.
The main thing to remember about an elliptical, is to peddle heel to toe. If you peddle toe to heel, your feet will go numb. By pushing with your heel first, you engage your glutes too.
I had my elliptical for at least 8 years, maybe longer. I wear whatever tennis shoe I have at the time. I have used cross trainers, but I'm currently using running shoes. I've even used fibram shoes.
The main thing to remember about an elliptical, is to peddle heel to toe. If you peddle toe to heel, your feet will go numb. By pushing with your heel first, you engage your glutes too.
RapidBreath
Cathlete
I prefer my cross trainers over normal running shoes. I wish I had access to an elliptical. I always feel like I'm flying