I was just wonderding if I Work out will it stunt my growth. I will be 14 in two months and just started going through puberty.
2007-06-11 15:55:55 · 16 answers · asked by Cole?¿? 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
there is absolutely zero medical data that supports statements that resistance training stunts the growth. regular exercise is nothing but beneficial to the body and especially during the growth years as it increases the output of many helpful hormones.
the only bad exercise is the one being performed improperly...
2007-06-11 16:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, It will not effect your physical growth. Working out stimulates the mind and th body, it fills you with testosterone and relieves stress. You should, however, refrain from "maxing out," do alot of light weight at first, your young, get your form down! As you get stronger increase the weight, I would not recommend testing your one-rep max until you are 15 or 16.
Now, if you are interested in playing football, WORK YOUR LEGS. Dont be awed by the masculinity of bench pressing. If you enter the 9th grade and can power clean exceptionally well and squat a good deal, you will be much better off than having alot of upper body strength.
In conclusion, no matter your age you should always take more time to stretch and run than working out. Flexibility and endurance give you the ability to utilize all the strenght you gain!
2007-06-11 16:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of male gymnasts are relatively short guys... and people seem to attribute that to training.. but maybe they were always destined to be short guys ... and that build lends itself to gymnastics?
Anyway, if you workout on core muscle groups and eat properly you will improve your potential for growth, I think, by reason that working out promotes the bodies natural production of growth hormones..
2007-06-11 16:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pass via something observed as PMS(Pre Menstrual Syndrome) once you pass via this your moods substitute. Like one minute you're happy then the subsequent unhappy. i'm 14 so i've got been dealing with puberty for awhile.
2016-10-09 00:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Have you listened to the news lately?
More PE! Less fat in school foods!
More exercise for teens!
I'm a teen too, and the number one thing health experts want teens to do most is to exercise! well, maybe second, first is to do good in school.
so, no, it will definitely not stunt your growth
I'm thirteen and I will be turning 14 soon too!
2007-06-11 16:02:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
working out, as long as you dont over do it, wont stunt your growth... just dont try to go from 98 lb 8th grader to 175 lb high school student overnight.... takes time to grow into it...
2007-06-11 15:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends if you work hardcore or just work it if you workout hardcore it will because i have a friend who is 15 and he was in a body building contest with people 40 years old and such and got 11th out of 20 some people and hes short
best of luck
2007-06-11 16:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but no supplements. Eat alot of protein and hit the weights
2007-06-11 15:59:22 · answer #8 · answered by Gilligan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lifting weights can stunt your growth so don't do very many weight lifting exercises
2007-06-11 15:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by KATHARN K 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes it will sort of.... start working out at 17. tats the best.now, start enjoying ur passion for hot girls!!.... i am 16 and at the peak of it!!
ahhhh ohhhh! can't wait!!
2007-06-11 15:59:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋