In this hub, I would like to share with you some basic facts on height growth and some important tips to grow taller naturally, even after attaining your maximum growth phase during puberty. Growth spurt in Human beings happen during the period of puberty- 13 to 15 years in the case of girls and 15 to 17 years in the case of boys. It is during this phase that individuals attain their maximum growth potential. Most people will cease to grow after this phase, and any additional height will be negligible, say 1 or 2 inches. Effective height growth, i.e, complete ceasure of growth ceases when the long bones of the body fuses, thereby preventing further elongation of bones. This will generally take place between 19 to 21 years, and some individuals may continue to grow even up to 24 or 25 years. Since most of our height is pre-determined by our genetics, one cannot change the growth pattern drastically.
So, is it really possible to increase height after Pubertal Growth Spurt?
If you ask me if it's possible to increase height after pubertal growth spurt, it's of course possible!!!! Like I said, our long bones fuse only at the age of 20-22, hence it's possible to tap the additional inches after the growth spurt phase. This can be done effectively by naturally means, using a combination of both exercises and food supplements. Further, the cartilage within the vertebral column of our upper body has the ability to grow even at a late stage of 25-27 years, hence it's possible to increase one's height through these exercises and food supplements.
While choosing to adopt a "Grow Taller" strategy, one should make sure that they completely understand the secret behing growing taller and must also be ready to spare time and effort to attain the goal of adding those additional inches to your height
Here, I am going to tell you the list of both Exercises and food supplements, the combination of which will enable to grow taller effectively using natural means. Make sure that you read them thoroughly before starting your "Grow Taller" regime
Exercises
1. Pilates: Pilates is a collection of innovative and effective stretching exercises, that will enable you to stretch each and every part of your body, thereby stretching every cartilage and joint to tap the additional growth potential. Pilates exercises are done as both free exercises as well as by using equipments. There are lot of books on Pilates available in the market as well as eBooks and DVDs which could be bought online
2. Yoga: Yoga is similar to Pilates but it concentrates more on enhancing your internal body function rather than Raw stretching, like Pilates. By doing Yoga, your hormonal flow will be optimised and your metabolic rate will be enhanced. So, it's advisable to perform Yoga at least 2 days a week while doing a "Grow Taller" Regime. Like Pilates, Yoga material can also be obtained online, as well as purchased in book format
3. Grow Taller exercises at Home: Apart from Professional Yoga and Pilates exercises, one can follow the below simple Home exercises which can help you with your "Grow Taller Regime"
(i) Ankle Weights: "Ankle Weights" is a revolutionary stretching exercise which stretches the cartilage and ligaments between your thigh and shank bones. This will enlarge the cartilage and bones of your knee and aid in height increase. However, Care should be taken while doing Ankle weights as it may cause injury to your knee. Start with smaller weights and gradually add more weights to your ankle. Further, remember that Ankle weights will not yield miraculous results overnight, but is a very powerful exercise and will provide good results, if done regularly for at least a few months
(ii) Hanging: Hanging is a simple but very powerful exercise which stretches your vertebral column and especially, the cartilage between your vertebral column. While Hanging, make sure that the bar is fixed sturdy and your feet is at least 4 inches is off the ground when your hang off the bar. Stretch for 1-2 minutes and repeat for 2-3 sets
(iii) Jerk kick: High impact exercises work well when combined with stretching exercises. One of them is the Jerk Kick, practised most by kick boxers and martial artistes. It's simple, just kick your lower leg with maximum force as if you are kicking a "Punchbag". The kick should be spontaneous and very powerful. This will strengthen the cartilage in your knee. It is for this very reason that kick boxers have longer legs when compared to their upper body
(iv) Jumping: Vigorous jumping, similar to that of a "Slam Dunk" in Basketball helps you to stretch your body. It's not necessary that you have to go to a basketball court to do this; it can be done right at your home
(v) Maintain straight posture: Even without an actual increase in height, one can add an inch to their height by maintaining a straight posture. incorrect posture will make the cartilage of the vertebral column to be compressed leading to a reduction in height. So, always maintain proper posture while you walk, sit or even sleep
Food Supplements:
Food supplements are as essential as practising exercises in a "Grow Taller" regime, because one has to make sure that the right nutrients and amino acids are frequently loaded in the body to enhance growth of bones and tissues
(i) Calcium: Calcium is an essential element for skeletal growth and aids in the linear growth of long bones. During puberty, calcium absorption is maximum in the body and is the stage where there is a spurt in growth of long bones. Even after puberty and long bones growth ceasure, calcium can help in thickening of bone and cartilage. So, it is essential to maintain optimum intake of calcium to maximize growth potential
(ii) Protein/Amino acids: Proteins are the essential building blocks of the body, and as such one should load proteins as much as possible. Proteins can be loaded through protein supplements and amino acids supplements such as Whey Protein. Further amino acids such as Arginine, Ornithine and Lysine help in production of Human Growth Hormone(HGH) from the pituitary gland, which helps in height growth. However, it's necessary to choose the correct supplements according to the nature of your body and your growth condition
(iii) Human Growth Hormones: Human Growth hormones, popularly called as HGH or GH are synthetically or naturally extracted hormones which is similar to the hormone Somatotropin which is produced by the human body itself. Individials lacking HGH may report slow growth levels, and HGH injection may help them to grow taller. HGH is available as injections, tables or Oral sprays. In fact, the amino acids L-Arginine and L-Lysine are used as potential medicines to boost HGH production in the body
(iv) Avoid Fats/Carbohydrates: Excess intake of Fat and Carbohydrates will interfere in protein absorption of the body, hence it is necessary cut Fats/carbs as much as possible. To obtain optimum protein utilisation, one can take natural protein foods such as Soy, Oats, Milk, Eggs, Meat etc. Soy is very rich in Protein, and fat/carb content is almost nil
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario