A short height is one problem that has no easy overcome. The ones with a short height often feel left out while being with their friends with a better height than theirs. After a particular time there is a very slight chance of gaining height, and not like gaining weight. When our body can in weight and size, it is also possible for it to grow vertically in height. There are a lot of factors that influence the growth of height. Some of them are health conditions, diet, lifestyle, the environment, exercise, and body posture. But did you know that skipping too helps in the growth of a good height.
How does skipping help in height growth?
Skipping is known to be a helpful heart pumping exercise that helps a lot in keeping a good cardio-vascular health. Being a fast speed exercise, skipping stretches the entire ligaments and muscles of the body resulting in the improvement of elasticity of the tissues and muscles. During the process of skipping, the entire body is stretched vertically and it causes the calf muscles to vertically expand. Skipping does result in the growth of height.
Skipping makes the bone muscles longer and adds mass to them. It is the main reason why skipping helps in gaining a few more inches. Skipping has two main benefits, it not only helps in gaining height but also results in giving you a slimmer body. It also corrects the spine posture and the joints are stretched of the ankles and knees.
How much skipping is needed?
You should always start low key, before starting something new. Working too hard on something you have never tried before can lead to stress on the muscles and result in health issues. When you start with skipping, start with 50-60 skips a day and then gradually increase the number according to your health and capability. Keep the regular pace going because if you do not continue the exercise on a regular basis, it can lead to muscle pain and irregularity. Constant skipping for a few months can show visible height growth and you can also keep a regular track of the height growth on a weekly basis. Skipping can many times result in dehydration and that can be harmful and unhealthy for your body. While skipping make sure you drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Choosing the right skipping rope
Choosing the right rope is very important before resorting to skipping for fostering a faster height growth. You simply cannot skip this part and skip with any rope available. It takes a time to be habitual to skipping and it needs learning and regular practice. If you have just begun with skipping, you should start with a longer rope and eventually go for a shorter one.
Tips to jumping technique
There are a few techniques and tips to ace the perfect skipping rhythm. Here are a few for your help.
- Always jump on the balls of your feet
- Jump a little high and never too high off the floor
- Don’t use the arms to turn the rope, use only your wrist
- Keep your body straight
- Be regular
- Practice and practice!
Factors to keep in mind while skipping
- The rope should be of a good strength and of the length of your body
- If the rope breaks while skipping. it can cause physical harm to your body and injure you seriously
- If the length of the rope is too short, there are chances of you tripping over while skipping.
- Try to skip the rope before buying it to test its strength
- The rope should be made of soft stuff and material and not of a tough and hard material.
- If the rope is soft then it’s easy to hold it and maintain the grip.
Skipping or rope jumping is also an effective and powerful way of gaining a good height, you just need a lot of patience and dedication for it. It is also economical as a jumping rope is cheap and easily portable. Skipping does not need a particular location or setup like other indoor games and exercises. You can skip anywhere and anytime you want to. You can skip indoors or in the garden. If you do have access to a gym or other expensive exercise equipment, you can always resort to skipping and it is highly helpful in gaining a good height in a short period of time.
Start skipping today on a regular basis and gain a good height!