Some parents think that their children are too short and try to make them taller through exercise. However, during the period of children's physical development, their muscle strength and bone hardness are smaller than those of adults, and their organ functions are relatively weak. Therefore, not all sports are suitable for children. Let's take a look at what exercises children should not do to grow taller.
Excessive long-distance running
During the growth and development period, children have underdeveloped muscles and weaker strength. Excessive long-distance running can easily lead to muscle fatigue and hinder normal muscle development. Additionally, children have weaker cardiac contractions and poor oxygen intake capacity. If the running time is too long, it will increase the burden on the heart and lungs, resulting in insufficient oxygen supply. Therefore, excessive long-distance running for children not only makes it difficult to supply the energy needed by the body, but also affects normal growth and development.
High-intensity dance movements
High-intensity dances with strong rhythms may be too challenging for children who have limited control over their bodies. Excessive body movements can lead to loss of balance and falls. Furthermore, children have weaker muscle strength and incomplete bone development. Rapid and continuous movements of the neck during dancing can easily strain the spinal nerves, causing numbness and slow movements, which are not conducive to growth and development.
Tug of war
During a tug of war, the body is either leaning back or leaning forward, with limbs exerting force to maintain a fixed position. Children have delicate joints and bones, making them prone to injury and deformation. Tug of war is a high-intensity exercise that puts the entire body in a state of tension, requiring a large amount of oxygen and nutrients. This can lead to hypoxia, causing muscle fatigue and hindering normal development.
Playing "chicken fight" game
In the "chicken fight" game, the knees are used as attacking weapons, and both sides engage in mutual attacks. This type of exercise can easily cause congestion and swelling of the knee joint surface. If it occurs repeatedly over a long period of time, it can lead to rough and uneven joint surfaces, and even permanent traumatic arthritis, affecting normal joint movement. If the knee meniscus is injured, it can also cause walking difficulties.
