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What's the Deal With: Pins and Needles
Occasionally I'll wake up from a deep sleep and realize my arm has also fallen asleep. When it "wakes up," I do everything I can to keep still and control the almost unbearable sensation of "pins and needles."
There's actually a medical term for this called Transient Paresthesia.
Uncomfortably Numb
Does this happen to you: About half way through your workout on a cardio machine, especially the elliptical or the arc trainer, your toes get numb?
If you suffer from toe numbness try these quick fixes:
- Loosen up your laces. Give your toes enough room in the toe box (which is where your toes sit in a shoe) by lacing them loosely at the toes to allow for expansion.
- Get fitted for a pair of sneakers so they are sized correctly.
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You Asked: My Toes Go Numb on the Elliptical?
Hey FitSugar,
When I use the elliptical machine, my toes go numb at about the 10-minute mark of my half-hour workout. Could this be caused be my stance? Or possibly my shoes?
You Asked: Numb Toes When Running Outside?
Dear Fit,
For a few weeks now, since the temperatures have plummeted recently where I live, I've been experiencing numb toes while running. Not only does it feel weird, but I'm worried that not feeling my feet will cause me to fall. Any suggestions about how to prevent this form happening?
What to TiVo: Friday
- ABC has Shrek the Third, and is new with 20/20
- CBS is new with Ghost Whisperer, Medium, and NUMB3RS
- FOX has repeats of House and Bones
- NBC is new with Law & Order and Dateline NBC
- The CW is new with Smallville and has a repeat of America's Next Top Model
- MTV has repeats of Southpark and Nitro Circus, and has Grindhouse Presents: Death Proof
- TLC is new with Say Yes to the Dress and Happily Ever Faster
- E! is new with The Soup
- USA is new with Monk and White Collar
- VH1 has repeats of For the Love of Ray Jay 2 and I Want to Work for Diddy 2
- Late-night highlights include Kellan Lutz on The Jay Leno Show on NBC; Viggo Mortensen on The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS; Eva Mendes and Bon Jovi on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on NBC; Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and Death Cab for Cutie on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC; Neil Patrick Harris and David Gray on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on CBS; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC
Revamp Your Cardio: Move Your Feet
One way your body may be getting bored with your cardio workouts is that you're always working the same muscles over and over again. In order to constantly be challenging yourself, it is a good idea to use different machines. OK, but what if you own an elliptical machine at home?
What to TiVo: Friday
- ABC is new with Supernanny, Ugly Betty, and 20/20
- CBS is new with Ghost Whisperer, Medium, and NUMB3RS
- FOX has repeats of House and Bones
- NBC is new with Law & Order and Dateline NBC
- The CW is new with Smallville and has a repeat of America's Next Top Model
- USA is new with Monk and White Collar
- Bravo has Legally Blonde
- E! is new with The Soup
- TLC is new with Say Yes to the Dress and Battle of the Wedding Planners
- MTV has repeats of Southpark and Jackass, and has Kill Bill: Vol. 2
- VH1 has Cocktail and a repeat of Sex Rehab With Dr.
5 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
We don't always feel 100 percent all the time, and it's normal to feel a little nauseous, tired, or sniffly every once in a while. These are minor symptoms though, and usually go away on their own. But there are a few red flag signals our bodies flash to warn us of serious medical conditions, and they're symptoms you shouldn't pass off as nothing.
Reader Review of the Day: GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray
Waxing can be painful. Isn't that right, Steve Carell? Recently, Princessgouveia reviewed GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray ($10.50), a lidocaine-based gel that helps to temporarily numb the skin's surface.
What to TiVo: Friday
- ABC is new with Supernanny, Ugly Betty, and 20/20
- CBS is new with Ghost Whisperer, Medium, and NUMB3RS
- FOX has repeats of House and Bones
- NBC is new with Law & Order
- The CW is new with Smallville and has a repeat of America's Next Top Model
- Bravo has Legends of the Fall
- E! has repeats of Leave it to Lamas, Wildest Dating Show Moments, and The Girls Next Door, and is new with The Soup
- FX has Shallow Hal and Grandma's Boy
- MTV has repeats of South Park and Real World/Road Rules Challenge
- USA is new with Monk and White Collar
- VH1 has Rock Docs NWA: The World's Most Dangerous Group
- Late-night highlights include Ricky Gervais on The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS; Elizabeth Banks on The Jay Leno Show on NBC; The Pixies on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on NBC; Ted Danson, Khloe Kardashian, and Lamar Odom on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC; Rosie O'Donnell and Ian Somerhalder on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC; and Ewan McGregor and Regina Spektor on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on CBS
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