Is swimming effective when you want to gain extra inches on your height?
By rbjat4589
@rbjat4589 (104)
Philippines
December 16, 2011 3:05am CST
I have current problem on my height right now. I am not contented with it because I would belong to the average size for Filipino people. I did some research and found out that swimming is beneficial to gain extra inches. Could it be possible to get extra inch even though my growth plates are already closed?
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@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
16 Dec 11
I'm pretty sure i can, at first I thought it was just a rumor my parents always told me about so that I can exercise but it's actually true! I don't swim all the time though, I just swim during the summer at the beach but during winter, I just laze around the house. 
But I did hear on the radio that swimming actually can make you tightly taller. It's better to start at a young age as you're still growing but once you get older I don't think it's that effective. When you swim, your body becomes slightly more elongated and you stretch those arms and legs. Swim often like once everyday and you'll grow taller. I know a classmate who is like 180-190 cm tall and I have to look up when I try to talk to her. She is so tall and such a good swimmer! Yes, she started swimming at a very young age and and trains almost every morning. She told me she wakes up at 4 am in the morning to swim for like 2 hours and then dresses for school. That's crazy! But now she's super tall, so swimming really does help. 
But I did hear on the radio that swimming actually can make you tightly taller. It's better to start at a young age as you're still growing but once you get older I don't think it's that effective. When you swim, your body becomes slightly more elongated and you stretch those arms and legs. Swim often like once everyday and you'll grow taller. I know a classmate who is like 180-190 cm tall and I have to look up when I try to talk to her. She is so tall and such a good swimmer! Yes, she started swimming at a very young age and and trains almost every morning. She told me she wakes up at 4 am in the morning to swim for like 2 hours and then dresses for school. That's crazy! But now she's super tall, so swimming really does help. @rbjat4589 (104)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
Wow she sure is really tall. I envy her height. I should stop being lazy and get up from bed early to go for a swim if I want to gain extra inches. You help me realize that there is still hope for me to gain extra inches. Thanks
@AshwinSajith (602)
• India
16 Dec 11
Hi rjat4589 swimming is one of the best exercises and a great hobby and I also have heard it can be used to gain a few extra inches. The swimming coaches who have coached me have adviced this -
1. Try the freestyle stole and try to strech your arms in the front as much as possible while making a stroke.
2. Hold on to the railings and stretch your body out as much as possible.
Doing this two they feel will help you grow taller. I have not tried it abut not wrong trying right?? So let me know the feedback :)
@rbjat4589 (104)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
yes I would probably tell you if these things were effective on gaining extra inches. First i just need to be on a pool or beach to have my swimming :D Stay healthy though and keep swimming.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Jan 12
I don't think so.
I know many swimmers who are not not tall. I think the advantage of swimming is it can improve your respiratory system. I know it can heal asthma. Many people also shed some pound by engaging in regular swimming but I have not heard of anyone who gain extra inches by swimming. This is based on my own opinion and experience only. I am excited to hear about others who can share other positive opinions on this issue.
I know many swimmers who are not not tall. I think the advantage of swimming is it can improve your respiratory system. I know it can heal asthma. Many people also shed some pound by engaging in regular swimming but I have not heard of anyone who gain extra inches by swimming. This is based on my own opinion and experience only. I am excited to hear about others who can share other positive opinions on this issue.