Lengthening Effect of Pilates?

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brewbean

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Hi,

Well I'm not exactly completely familiar with the effects of Pilates but I was wondering if it would be possible for the person to increase in height because of the stretching exercises? I'm 16 years old by the way. :)
 
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I don't think there's any exercise that will increase your height. At least none that I've ever heard of that "actually works". Pilates will give you more tone and definition.
 
If you consider that it will strengthen your core and help with better posture so you stand up straighter, it *might* help with height a little.
 
You could try The Alexander Technique. It can help you reach your full height, many people lose height by holding tension in their body which effectively pulls them down and shortens the spine. I know someone who gained over an inch once they learnt to let go of the tension.
 
brewbean said:
Hi,

Well I'm not exactly completely familiar with the effects of Pilates but I was wondering if it would be possible for the person to increase in height because of the stretching exercises? I'm 16 years old by the way. :)
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It's called good posture. that's all it is.
 
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