Height Human height will grow rapidly during puberty and stop at the end, which is around the age of 16-18 years. So, are you satisfied with your current height? He said, growing up in adulthood is impossible. Really?
What affects height?
Before discussing how to grow taller in adulthood, you must first know what things affect your current height.
Genetics alias heredity is the main factor that determines your current height. Look at the posture of your father and mother.
If both parties are equally tall, it is very likely that you will also have a slender height. On the other hand, if only one side is tall while the other is short, your stature will be determined by which gene is stronger.
This means that you may be tall after your father is tall, of average height because your father and mother have a strong genetic mix, or you may be short because you have inherited a small stature gene from your mother.
Another factor that can determine your height is the adequacy of essential nutrients and physical activity during the period of early growth and development until puberty ends.
How to increase the body naturally
He said, how to increase the body as an adult only have to use drugs or certain tools that are sold in the market. Wait a minute.
There are many natural ways to increase body height, you know, even though you are already absurdly old.
1. Eat nutritious foods
Generally, bones that are increasingly brittle in adulthood can make our body stature appear more stooped and shorter than it should be. This is because our bones are not strong enough to withstand the increasing weight of the body.
Food sources of protein, vitamin D, and calcium are the best choices for keeping bones strong. Cow's milk for example. Besides being high in calcium and protein, milk also contains a growth hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) which is important for supporting the growth of long bones.
However, you certainly need a higher amount of intake at this age. The Indonesian Ministry of Health through the release of the 2013 Nutrition Adequacy Figures recommends that adults consume 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day. This can be obtained from healthy foods and calcium supplements.
2. Get enough sleep
Quoted from Healthline, getting enough sleep every night can be a way to increase your body indirectly.
During a night's sleep, the body will release human growth hormone (HGH). The production of this hormone will decrease if your "hobby" stays up late or lacks sleep.
The average adult is advised to get enough sleep for 7-8 hours every night.
3. Improve posture
Human posture will naturally shorten as he gets older. This is because bone density also decreases so that your skeleton is no longer as strong as it used to be to support the load.
Various bad habits that you do everyday without realizing it can also make your posture look short. For example sitting, standing, and walking bent over.
Therefore, improve your posture so that the spine becomes more aligned so that your stature looks taller and slender.
Correcting your posture can also prevent you from getting headaches and backaches. How to?
Pull your shoulders back, keeping them straight and parallel.
Tighten your abdominal muscles towards your spine. Keep your
head straight with your shoulders.
Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Don't bend your knees while standing.
Let the arms hang naturally at the sides. Shoulders don't drop.
Meanwhile, to adjust a person's sitting posture, you can do the following:
Try when sitting in an office chair your feet are flat on the floor.
Adjust so that your thighs are parallel and your feet are flat on the floor.
Avoid crossing your legs when sitting.
Support your back with a small pillow so you don't bend over unnoticed.
Rest your shoulders if they are sore by resting your shoulders on the support of your seat.
4. Practice yoga
Practicing yoga can also be a way to gain weight. Yoga moves all parts of the body so that it strengthens muscles, as well as straightens and helps keep your posture upright.
You can practice yoga in your own home or join a yoga gym. For beginners who want to practice yoga, please follow the yoga moves and steps on the internet video.
5. Strengthening the muscles of the body
You can also strengthen the muscles of the body as a way to slowly elevate the body.
Strong midsection muscles can help a person maintain good posture and look taller. The muscles that should be strengthened are the muscles in the abdomen and the muscles along the spine.
These muscles will help support the spine. When these muscles are too weak, and the spine is not properly supported, your body can slowly bend over.
Tighten your core muscles by routinely doing planks, push-ups, or crunches.
6. Swimming
Swimming is a way to elevate the body that has been believed since ancient times and it really works.
When swimming, the body will move against gravity and water currents so that it trains the overall strength of the body's muscles.
Swimming helps improve and maintain an upright posture so that your stature will look taller and more robust.
7. Play basketballbasketball
Manyplayers who have a tall body dangling above average. This is because it is true that playing basketball can make you taller.
When playing basketball, the body will run and jump a lot against the force of gravity so that your back and spine muscles are stretched to the maximum.
In addition to the seven ways to increase height above, it is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent height loss in old age. Try to drink enough water every day and avoid smoking.
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