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Tips To Increase Height Fast and Naturally

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Dt. Neha SuryawanshiDietitian/Nutritionist • 19 Years Exp.M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service Management , Post Graduate Diploma In Computer Application, P.G.Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics , B.Sc.Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
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Various factors lead to our overall height throughout adolescence such as our genetic factor, our environment, exercise, and nutrition diet. In this article, we try to figure out some simple tips to increase height naturally. Most people gain height according to heredity but just a little effort during the teenage years can really help to grow height fast.

Exercises to Grow height Naturally

Young boys and girls experience a growth spurt during puberty and if they exercise regularly and stretch themselves, they can definitely gain more height naturally. Here are a few exercises that can help to increase height fast and naturally.

Increase Height by Hanging Exercise –This is a very simple exercise that one can do while at home. Just get a rod fixed at the entrance of your room at a convenient height. Now jump and grab the rod. Hold on to it as much as you can. It might seem very easy but it stretches your entire body and thus helps to grow taller.

Stretching – Just lean against the wall and stretch your hands above your head as much as you can. Now stand on your toes and hold this position as long as you can. Repeat this exercise five times.

Do Skipping to become taller – This is a great exercise to grow taller and increase height. You can do it in the company of friends and take turns while doing it. It is really fun to skip with a rope. In this exercise, the knees are bent back and forth continuously and it stretches your body.

Practice yogaYoga has been known to cure various diseases of the human body. It is not surprising to know that it also helps to gain height. There are various yoga asanas that can help a person to grow height. Some of the useful asanas include the cobra stretch (bhajangasana), the triangle pose (trikonasana), and the mountain pose (tadasana). You can include many more asanas in order to improve the overall fitness of your body.

Toe touching exercise – This is perhaps the most effective and also the easiest exercise to gain height. Not only does it help to gain height, but it also increases the flexibility of your body. You need to sit on the floor and touch your toes without bending your knees. Alternatively, you can stand with your feet apart and then bend your spine to touch your toes.

Sports Help to Grow Height Naturally

There are many such sports that can really help a person to gain height. You can choose any of the below-mentioned sports and practice it regularly for best results.

Swimming – Stretch your entire body with this great sport. Swimming can help you to gain height, lose weight, make your body flexible, keep your heart healthy, and also relieve stress. Your muscles get elongated in the process of swimming. Children who start learning swimming at an early age are usually able to reap more benefits.

Do Cycling to become taller – Be it a stationary bike or moving; both are equally helpful in increasing your height. When you cycle, all the major muscle groups of your body are made use of. It helps to stretch your body and make it toned.

Basketball – This is a very engaging sport that can help you to gain height. When you aim to throw the ball into the basket, your entire body is stretched. It might seem difficult in the beginning but with practice, you can master it and gain height as well.

Change in Lifestyle to Increase Height

Get sufficient sleep: Sufficient sleep is essential to gain height. Research has shown that the human body grows during sleep. Teenagers must get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep every night. The human growth hormone is released by our brain when the body is at rest. If you do not get a sufficient amount of sleep, your brain will not be able to release the growth hormone in adequate amounts. If you find trouble going to sleep, change your routine, or take a warm bath to relax your body.

Eat a nutritious diet: A healthy and nutritious diet is the key to tall stature. Make sure you include enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Calcium and vitamin D are crucial for the development of healthy bones. You need to have lots of proteins and zinc to support your growing body. Avoid junk food and eat all your meals. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated.

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