No, that's a myth. Weight training will not stunt your growth. However, that does not mean that it is advisable before the age of about 16. Then, lifting weights, when using correct form, should be beneficial. It is risky to do it any earlier unless one has expert coaching and supervision.
Weight training will not stunt your growth. However, that does not mean that it is advisable before the age of about 16.
i was told that they help your growth because it stretches out the cartledge on knees and also the muscle on knees.another thing is dont use them so offten because it can damage knees
No, properly performed Weightlifting will not stunt growth. Young individuals should be supervised to make sure they are following proper form and to minimize the risk of injury.
The only thing ankle weights do is make your legs stronger and vertical higher.
no ankle weights are used to increase speed therefor when you take them off you are much faster
No, that's a myth. However, because of the skeletal immaturity of a child it is not advisable that he or she trains with weights before the age of about 16.
Using weights promotes growth.
yes it makes you get taller
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The Cathe Ergo Wing Ankle Weights are highly recommended.
Using ankle weights can definetley help with reducing thigh weight.
No, ankle weights make a more harder to lift which give better results.
People do not stop growing by lifting weights. It was believed that weight lifting damaged the growth plates and stunted growth. It CAN happen, but only with very heavy weights, such as sets of 3-5 reps. They say no one should do HEAVY weights until they are 18, or fully grown.
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One should not have a problem purchasing inexpensive ankle weights. Some online sources for inexpensive ankle weights are: Sports Unlimited, Nextag, Beso, and Bizrate.
It's not likely to wear ankle weights to bed cause it doesn't really do anything. It just weighs your ankles down, which seems uncomfortable to me. Use ankle weights when running, doing exercises, or sports.
No, ankle weights do not work for improving high kicks. They strengthen your legs thus making them stronger.
It could injured the body, but does not stunt or stop the growth of the person
Lifting weights and doing cardio will never stop your growth it will actually help it. The hormone (GH) or Growth Hormone is produced from lifting weights because you are triggering the pituitary gland to produce the hormone from the exercise. Same goes with cardio. working out in the gym or running will not stunt your growth.