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Help please! is an elliptical machine less likely to cause foot pain than a spin bike?

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Neither should: Cause pain, so if you have pain, there is an issue which needs to be figured out......

Answered 3/28/2021

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Yes: In my opinion yes, because on an elliptical machine your foot should stay flat and in contact with the foot plate.

Answered 4/6/2013

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