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Is thete any risk with exercising barefoot on an elliptical machine?

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Probably not: Since your feet do not leave the pedals on the ellipitical, it should probably be ok. Stop the exercise if your feet start to bother you or you have other symptoms.

Answered 8/2/2017

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