It is frustrating for some people when they see that their younger family members and friends are much taller than they are. It seems to be a trend nowadays, especially for young children, to outgrow their parents and older relatives, this may have something to do with genetics, nutrition and the activities they join. So if you are one of the older generation feeling left behind, you may be wondering “how can I increase my height now and what are the possible methods?”
People who have been pushing themselves with “I want to get taller!” because they are having trouble getting their dream job or a promotion at work. This can be very troublesome and emotionally stressful, especially if you don’t know the possible solutions to this persistent problem. Self-esteem is one of the dilemmas, especially if you are under 5 feet tall and work in a company of competitive people. Even if you have the brains for the job, but have low self-esteem because of this problem, it can affect your performance and your chance to excel.
To help you succeed in improving your height and self-esteem, there are certain exercises that can stimulate bone and muscle growth. However, keep in mind that not everyone will see positive results even after months or years of using these exercises. It will depend on your body’s response, your nutritional needs, genetics, and factors that may hinder growth.
Here are some exercises that can help improve your height:
* Abdominal exercises
One of the reasons why some people look so short is because of poor posture. You can improve your posture and appear taller by strengthening your lower back muscles. When doing this, you should also have strong abdominal muscles to balance the front and back of your body; therefore, resulting in a better posture. It is advisable to try the leg raise and lower abdominal exercise to achieve these goals.
* Alternate kick or swim on dry land
This exercise targets the lower back and is started by lying on your stomach with your body fully extended. Place your arms straight, palms down. Raise your right leg as high as you can (higher than your right arm) and keep your other legs straight. Hold this position for 4 seconds before lowering your right leg. Do the same with the other leg until you can hold this position for 20 seconds. Try this gradually for each leg and see if you can achieve the required time.
* Swimming
So now you might ask “how can swimming increase my height?”
Swimming incorporates cardio and stretching exercises all in one. Use the breaststroke to help lengthen your spine. You can use other strokes as long as your spine and limbs receive maximum benefits to help you grow taller.
* Stretching
One of the basic exercises that can help you grow is stretching. This method does not end with the stretching itself, but with the exercises that use this technique, such as jumping, running, resistance training, skipping, swimming, and many others. These are classified as dynamic stretching exercises that help in the production of growth hormones. And the more high-intensity resistance exercises you do, the more growth hormones your body can produce.
If you keep telling yourself “I want to get taller” and never know what to do, well, these are just the basic steps you can take to get started.
