Does running increase height?

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Our height is affected by many different factors, including exercise. So, does maintaining a running habit increase height?

1. Height is affected by what factors?

Our height will increase significantly during puberty, after this period, the increase in height will be more limited, but it is still possible to increase because growth hormone (GH) will still be produced after the period. puberty. In addition to the fact that height is affected by genetic factors, it is also affected by many other issues such as:
1.1 Nutrition Providing adequate nutrients for the body is an important measure to help increase height. Provide enough minerals such as vitamin D, vitamin K2, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C ... and importantly calcium to increase height.
Foods that should be added such as green vegetables, legumes, eggs, milk, dairy products, meat, fish, fresh fruits... are good sources of food to help develop height. Essential nutrients for bone growth.
1.2 Regular exercise and sports Regular exercise is an effective way to increase height for people who are and have passed puberty. Regular exercise helps strengthen muscles and bones, stimulates the body to produce growth hormone, and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Sports are encouraged to help increase height such as basketball, jogging, cycling, badminton, swimming... In addition, yoga can also be practiced, in addition to helping to increase height, it also makes the body reduce effective pain.
Maintain a regular exercise regimen about 5 days a week and every day from 30 minutes to 1 hour to achieve the best results.
1.3 Get enough sleep The method to increase height for adulthood cannot but be said to be getting enough sleep. Sleep 8 hours a day and get a good night's sleep to increase height. According to research, from 10pm is the time when the body stimulates growth hormone and regenerates new cells. So you should sleep before 10pm.

1.4 Walking and working with correct posture Our postures every day have an impact on the musculoskeletal system and affect height. Pay attention to sitting in the correct posture by keeping your head and back straight, and limit lying down when using electronic devices.
Avoid carrying heavy objects because when carrying heavy objects, ligaments are damaged, adversely affecting the spine and height development.

2. Does running increase height?

Height is affected by many factors, including factors related to exercise, running is also considered a sport. Thus, jogging can completely help increase height.
When running, our body produces a lot of growth hormone to help grow taller. In addition, if jogging in the morning sunlight helps the body create a natural source of vitamin D, thereby helping the body absorb calcium better. This also helps strengthen bones and lengthens bones.
In addition to the benefits related to height growth, running also helps to strengthen the body, enhance cardiovascular health, increase resistance and help the body control weight well and minimize diseases. chronic.
Running does not help increase height as much as other sports such as swimming, pull-ups... But it's a simple sport, still increasing height and enhancing health.

3. Some notes when jogging

When running, we need to note a few things to make running most effective:
Prepare clothing: Should choose good, light and non-slip shoes to avoid falling when jogging, clothes should choose Breathable and absorbent. Before exercising, you should warm up carefully, the level of running slowly increases to avoid injury to the muscles. Depending on your health, choose the right time and intensity for jogging. Do not run too much compared to the body's tolerance, especially those with underlying diseases. The best time to practice is when there is sunlight in the morning, which helps the body make natural vitamin D, and in the morning, the low intensity of ultraviolet rays has little effect on health. However, if you can't exercise in the sun, you can also jog indoors. On cold days, do not run on the street to avoid the effects of cold air on health. Or when the body feels unwell can rest for a few days. After exercise, the body should be replenished with appropriate energy. Increase the use of foods that contain many essential vitamins and minerals.

Jogging not only helps to increase height but also a simple and gentle sport that helps to improve health. Maintaining running every day helps us have a better health, preventing chronic diseases. To increase height in addition to running, it should be combined with a reasonable diet and rest.
More necessary, the customer can also perform a general health examination through which the doctor can check the current health status to give advice on nutrition suitable for each person's condition.
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