I heard lifting weights that are heavy can prevent you from growing and can actually make you shorter.
im a teenager, is this true?
Answer:
NO according to the qualified trainer, Hugo Rivera, ISSA certified, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering guy who authored the article in the source box. He states that running and jumping cause more bone compression than weights. Hugo goes on to give examples of Kazaam, Conan the Barbarian, etc., who didn't get short due to lifting weights. His point is that genetics and nutrition are height determinative . I agree with Hugo. But beware Gymnastics and similar activities! One story I have is about this girl I knew. She was 4'11" for the longest time. She wanted to have a boyfriend and be taller so she quit gymnastics at age14 or so. Her sister who was a few years younger was also taller than her by a few inches so that played into her decision. Now, this could be a coincidence with growing as a teen, but she shot up to 5'5" in the first year alone, and she ended up being 5'6" or 5'7". Maybe it was her gymnastics diet that messed her height up. I think it was the gymnastics themselves. Lifting doesn't force your body to become more compact, it forces muscle gain. Gymnastics, however, cause a body to become lighter and more compact for utility purposes of their activity.The body adapts well. Watch out for activities that require compacting your body. This warning is for people in the growing years only. I don't think it will affect you much once you're out of the growth phase. Never heard of someone age 30 doing gymnastics and shrinking a foot.
lifting heavy weights, it reduce your growing capabilities. But it shouldn't be a problem for a girl
i've ben lifting weights since i was 5 and i;m 5'3 so i'm gonna go with a yes,.lol but then again my mom is 5'0 and my dad is 5'6 so genetics has a lot to do with it...
yes because i know a kid who lifts weights and he is freakin 4" 4
p.s. r u hot?
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