tonyr
01-09-2004, 05:25 PM
lol, I just wrote a long post out explaining my situation then what I want to know but an error meant the post never got though :(
Anyway, here it is sumarised to one line:
Does working out a lot when young (doing kung fu, over an hour a day intense training, im 15) cause you to stop growing?
Thanks
Anyway, here it is sumarised to one line:
Does working out a lot when young (doing kung fu, over an hour a day intense training, im 15) cause you to stop growing?
Thanks
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painjunkie
01-10-2004, 02:18 AM
I think the medical profession recommend sports and exercise, unless it could be like the total muscle fatigue needed in bodybuilding, or say overlong distance running.
Generally, the release of human growth hormone through exercise is beneficial, IMO. Exercise is known to spur growth too.
Not going into other benefits like increase in bone density, better body self image, general attitude to an active lifestyle, better fitness/health, etc.
An hour of intense training, might over-exert some, and be at beneficial training levels for others. But then again I am assuming that the martial arts training is body weight and callisthenics.
Ask someone qualified, especially if you think exertion levels are high, or if you have pain or swelling in joints.
And is it a full hour each day that you train? If it's at home or at a dojo, might make a difference too. I.e. your own pace or part of group.
Stunted growth concerns are there with long bone growth. But distinguishing between strength training (using weights) as opposed to bodybuilding/powerlifting/weightlifting might be more useful.
From what you did post, I would say, it would not stunt your growth.
Generally, the release of human growth hormone through exercise is beneficial, IMO. Exercise is known to spur growth too.
Not going into other benefits like increase in bone density, better body self image, general attitude to an active lifestyle, better fitness/health, etc.
An hour of intense training, might over-exert some, and be at beneficial training levels for others. But then again I am assuming that the martial arts training is body weight and callisthenics.
Ask someone qualified, especially if you think exertion levels are high, or if you have pain or swelling in joints.
And is it a full hour each day that you train? If it's at home or at a dojo, might make a difference too. I.e. your own pace or part of group.
Stunted growth concerns are there with long bone growth. But distinguishing between strength training (using weights) as opposed to bodybuilding/powerlifting/weightlifting might be more useful.
From what you did post, I would say, it would not stunt your growth.
Ruh-Roh
01-11-2004, 11:29 PM
Well im 15. I'm almost certainly positive no matter how long you do intense cardio, such as Kung fu, your not going to stunt your growth. From what i've heard from different people, because I used to be very concerned about this, the theory is that lifting weights stunts your growth because it damages your joints, and tendons causing them not to grow as much. An hour of kung fu isn't going to hurt ya... Currently in wrestling our practices are 2 1/2 hours long and they are the hardest practices I've ever had for any sport. I personally think 2 1/2 hours is excessive, but I doubt its going to stunt my growth. Just my two cents.