Can I grow more if I stretch, exercise, sleep, and eat well?

Last updated on October 24, 2020

Question:

I want to ask you if I can grow an inch taller in a month if I do stretching exercises for one and a half hours, skip (at least 2000), get enough sleep (8-10 hours), and get a protein-rich diet daily.

Answer:

How much you grow is determined by your genes, not by what you do. Being physically active and stretching is good for your health, but it won’t make you grow. Sleep and eating well is also important for your health. If you were not eating well or getting enough sleep it could limit you from reaching your full potential height, but doing these things will not make you grow beyond what your body is designed to grow as determined by your genes.