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Does Going To Gym Stop Growth Of Height?
hey. i m a skinny guy... and i m want to join gym and grow muscles.... but my frnd told me that gym can leads to block of height.... is that true? i mean i m 5 7 and 17 age.... but i want more height .... plz tell me something so i can do gym to and increase height to
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
Hi,
The answer to your question is that gym exercises do not have any effect on your growth of height. Height growth is dependent on genetics and not affected by gym or exercises. However, a nutritious diet can have a minor positive effect on your height - growth.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
The answer to your question is that gym exercises do not have any effect on your growth of height. Height growth is dependent on genetics and not affected by gym or exercises. However, a nutritious diet can have a minor positive effect on your height - growth.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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