Is there any proof that heavy physical training can stunt a child's growth? I've heard this but never any actual science behind it.
For example kids that do Judo or Wrestling competitively, or track and field, or gymnastics etc. Or lifting weights at age before age 14? Will that activity stunt growth? Why would it assuming kid eats healthy and sleeps good.
2007-01-26 03:34:52 · 6 answers · asked by Bruce Tzu 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
NO! NO NO NO!
Exercise is always good and it is a pure myth that heavy exercise will stunt your growth! When I had a massive growth spurt, I needed to start exercising because I got really long legs with no muscle to support them in my after school activities. The only way it can stunt your growth is if they try to over do it. Doing an absurd amount of weight can injure knee caps, arms, shoulders, ect. Being injured CAN affect growth, BUT, the kid should know their limits.
2007-01-26 03:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats BS. First off the myth goes only with weight lifting.
Yea it seems like it would, but think, weight lifting is basically putting your body through full ranges of motion, all it does is help. Plus you don't weight lift for long enough to actually make a difference in growth, sleeping incorrectly would put a greater effect onto your body than weight lifting.
2007-01-26 03:46:05 · answer #2 · answered by adklsjfklsdj 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
convinced, weight lifting does stunt boom. in accordance to what you're lifting now, i ought to assert that your boom certainly has been fairly stunted. The bones are meant to augment lengthy, yet in case you position one hundred thirty 5 lbs stress on them always, they're going to boost huge quite of lengthy. it is how boom is stunted through weight lifting. For the destiny, you'll nonetheless boost throughout the time of your puberty and teen years yet no longer besides as you've without heavy weight lifting. I propose you chop back lower back somewhat, provide your bones some relax to augment. P.S: That explains what number body builders are particularly short.
2016-10-16 03:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by sharona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only muscle development, not cardio. when kids/people develop a lot of muscle mass at an early age, primarily through lifting weights, it can cause a slow-down in their growth. this really only affects height, and the person has to be an avid weight lifter, which most kids aren't. besides, this can apply to anyone who hasn't completed their growth - doesn't matter the age.
2007-01-26 03:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by ice_millionaire 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It limits the spine from growing/stretching to its full potential. A person should not do heavy weightraining till at least 16 yrs old.
2007-01-26 03:43:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
MY BROTHER LOST CONTROL OF LIFTING WEIGHTS AND BROKE HIS HIP AND CAME TO UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT PAIN/PS IT STUNTS THE GROWTH OF SPIRITUALITY,IN THE SWORD IT IS CONTROL BY YOUR HEART BEAT IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF RHYTHM OF ONE BECOMING ONE THE SWORD ,WITHOUT THIS UNDERSTANDING YOUR GOING NO WAY AT ALL
2007-01-26 03:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋