hey im 13 and ive been workin out can anyone tell me if workin out at my age stunts my growth i read that as long as u dont lift the most u can u should be fine and can anyone prove anything to me? thanx
2007-10-23 12:55:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Only if you workout while standing on your head.
You know you can't grow up if you're upside down.
2007-10-23 12:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, lifting weights will not stunt your growth. This myth has been passed around by well-meaning but misinformed people, but there is no scientific or medical evidence to back it up. The only time lifting weights is harmful is if you're using bad form or weight that is well beyond your capabilities. Find a certified personal trainer, or at least an experienced adult, to show you how to perform the lifts correctly and safely, and that's how you'll get the greatest gains without injuring yourself. Another teen doing it with you is just asking for trouble.
2007-10-23 13:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by resistnzisfutl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually things can stunt your growth like coffee or steroids. If you lift at a young age it stuntsyour growth. that is only a myth and no one can really determine if it is true or not. I am 17 and i have been lifting daily and i have been growing slowly but surely. It is most likely a myth but if you are an athlete and lift a lot you want to stay away from pop and caffine.
2016-04-10 00:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just "chill" because lifting does not stunt your growth im about the same age as you and im a base on my cheer team i lift heavy girls all the time and i am constantly growing taller! it may be heredity or as weird as this seems puberty!
2007-10-23 13:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the person under me said, workin' out won't stress your growth. And as she said anabolic steriods will. BUT, liftin' too much, too many times, will stunt this process. There are many other ways to stay in shape, be fit, or build some muscles to show off to the ladies when you playin' ya sport, such as push-up, and what-not.
Hoped this helped ya =)
2007-10-23 13:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by swimchampion1001 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im 13 too i exercise all the time it doesnt stunt your growth it makes you healthier and you shouldnt lift the most you can because that doesnt build very good muscles it just hurts
2007-10-23 13:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by Maddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you work out in general; no it won't stunt your growth. But if you overwork your body then it might effect your growth rate. Just don't strain your muscles hard and you'll be fine. =)
2007-10-23 12:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by Hopeful Hero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working out does not stunt your growth in anyways possible, it is merely a rumor. all the info. you need is in bodybuilding.com good luck
2007-10-23 13:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by Guitar Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 15 years old and when i was 12 i started working out and when i was 14 almost 15 i stoped and i didnt stop growing but i stoped working out because maybe it can stop my growing.
2007-10-23 13:00:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
working out will not stunt your growth, using steroids will. Stay away from anabolic steroids and you should grow without problems.
2007-10-23 12:58:24 · answer #10 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
working out can be and is a healthy choice.
But if you over do it then things might get bad.
Remember that keeping your self in shape is great but when you are to in shape you become the opisite..
And no for the most part.
2007-10-23 12:59:56 · answer #11 · answered by booshcawoodles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋