How to raise the body in adulthood that you can try

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, increasing the body in adulthood is impossible. Really?

What affects height?

Before discussing how to raise your body in adulthood, you must first know what affects your current height.

Genetics, aka heredity, is the main factor that determines your current height. Look at the posture of your mom and dad.

If you are both tall, you are very likely to have the same height. Conversely, 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 could be tall following your father's height, average height because your father's and mother's inherited genetic mix is ​​equally strong, or you can be short because you inherited the genes for your small body from your mother's side.

Other factors that can determine your height are the adequacy of essential nutrients and physical activity during the early development period until puberty ends.

How to naturally elevate the body

He said, how to raise the body as an adult only has to use certain drugs or equipment that are sold in the market. Wait a minute.

There are many natural ways to elevate the body, you know, even though you are a very mature age.

1. Eat nutritious foods

Generally, bones that become more brittle in adulthood can make our bodies appear stooped and shorter than they should be. This is because our bones are not strong enough to withstand the weight of the body which in fact continues to grow.

Food sources of protein, vitamin D, and calcium are the best choices for keeping bones strong. Cow's milk for example. Apart from 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 bone length growth.

However, you certainly need a higher amount of intake at this age. The Indonesian Ministry of Health, through the release of the 2013 Nutritional Adequacy Score, 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 an indirect way of elevating the body.

During the night's sleep, the body releases human growth hormone (HGH). This hormone production will decrease if you "like" staying up late or lack of sleep.

The average adult is advised to get enough sleep for 7-8 hours each night.

3. Improve posture

Posture of the human body will naturally shorten the older he gets. This is because bone density also decreases so that your body frame 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.

Therefore, improve your posture so that the backbone becomes more aligned so that the 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
• Head straight up following shoulder posture
• Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart
• Don't bend your knees when standing.
• Let your arms hang naturally at the sides. Don't drop shoulders.

Meanwhile, to adjust a person's sitting posture, you can do the following:

• Try to sit in an office chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Adjust it so that your thighs are parallel and your feet are still flat on the floor
• Avoid crossing your legs when sitting.
• Support your back with a small pillow so you don't bend over without realizing it.
• Rest your shoulder if it is sore by leaning your shoulder against the rest of your seat.

4. Practice yoga

Practicing yoga can also be a way to increase body weight. Yoga moves all parts of your body so it can strengthen your muscles, as well as straighten and help your posture to stay 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 movements and steps on internet videos.

5. Strengthens the muscles of the body

You can also strengthen your muscles as a way to slowly raise your body.

Strong midsection can help a person maintain good posture and look taller. The muscles that need to be strengthened are the muscles in the stomach 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 gradually bend over.

Tighten your core with regular planks, push-ups, or crunches.

6. Swimming

Swimming is a way to raise the body that has been trusted since ancient times and has actually worked.

When swimming, the body will move against gravity and water currents so as to train the overall strength of the body's muscles.

Swimming helps improve and keep your posture upright so that your stature will appear taller and taller.

7. Play basketball

Many basketball players who have a high body dangling above average. This is because it is true that playing basketball can make you taller.

When playing basketball, your body will run a lot and jump against the force of gravity so that your back muscles and spine are maximally stretched.

In addition to the seven ways to raise the body 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.