Any gymnasts out there ever actually taken some kind of pill to stunt your growth?  Is that just a myth.?
443809
no. but gymnastics can stunt your growth cuz you work your body really hard and it stops your growth. i'm an ex gymnast and everyone is small. and umm im not suree about a pill.
355516
Nope. It's a myth. In fact, regular exercise during one's growing years actually promotes the production of growth hormones. Height is predominantly decided by your genes. Pullups are the best bet to do what little you can to increase your height. Or if thats too difficult, simply hang from a bar.
604644
No, how could it possibly increase your height??  So if you're doing it for that reason, you may as well stop, :-)
235393
Jordan is almost there! \n\nOK to really answer this question you have to come from 2 sides. They all work.\n\n1/ Un-natural\n\n- Safe, with a doctor monitoring you - Anabolic Steroids\n- Safe, with a doctor monitoring you - Human Growth Hormone\n- Safe, with a doctor monitoring you - Testosterone\n\n2/ Natural\n\n- Whey protein - basic building block (best one)\n- Creatine Monohydrate - a cell volumiser\n- Glutamine - replenishes amino acid stores / volumiser\n- L-Arginine - linked to natural release of growth hormone\n- Amino acids - building block\n\nThese all work
575767
I saw the movie "Stick It" and I don't think it made gymnasts out to look stupid/preppy.  I love to watch gymnastics and I respect anyone with the kind of discipline a gymnast has.
1061212
Dude!!! When I was in high school, I was the same way. I was playing football and working out all day and I got really strong, but I looked like a matchstick. I played defensive line and could throw guys around, but when they saw me in the huddle, they would laugh. I tried weight gainer, and that worked but its expensive and once you stop, your metabolism takes over again. HGH does work to a certain degree. Again its expensive and all the side effects havent been worked out yet. I do know that you get nasty back acne and act like a chick on her rag sometimes. But I guess the sexual effects arent as bad as the injected steroids normally used. So, my advice to you is if you are in high school and are playing sports, stick to weight gainer and maybe some creatine supplements. Work out like a madman and eat as many calories as you can. This is because you can be drug tested if someone suspects something in your school and those are illegal for use in high school sports. If your not in school and dont care, then hey, try it. What have you got to lose? We know what you have to gain.
510829
It depends on who you ask if taking ADD medication causes slow growth. Personally I believe that it does in some clients. I think a parent should follow their gut feelings on something like this. You know your child better than any so called "expert." For example you know more about family history and things like that since average height is based on genetics. \n\nTo answer your question YES ritalin an metadate is theorized to stunt growth... some argue against it though.\n\nBy the way, be very suspicious of research studies in regards to medications. The biggest investor in drug research are the drug companies. Whats sad about research is that you can find different studies saying the opposite thing. Dont get me wrong, research is beneficial however some studies are done to serve a purpose - for drug companies - to sell drugs.\n\nCounselorDan (Child Therapist)
955302
No, they most definately are not too muscular.  Gymnasts are awesome, and probably in the best shape of any athlete.
632187
Gymnasts train very hard. They have very defined lean muscle and are very flexible (and super short =P) You need to do alot of stretching to help increase your flexibility. Also, you need to do all-around strength training, because gymnasts use their total strength to achieve their routines. Don't use too much weights, you are not bulking up. You need to balance strength and conditioning. \n\nAlso, it wouldn't hurt to join a youth gymnastics club, where they can help you learn how to do standing back flips and the sort.
41527
You could try birthcontrol but it is not a gaurantee.I know personally I gained a half inch or so from this.You will just have to try it and find out.
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Studies have shown that it does not lead to weight gain. I have not gained weight by being on the pill ... and the light periods are a big plus! :)\n\n\nBirth Control Pills Do Not Lead to Major Weight Gain, Studies Find\n\nBy Kelly Griffin, Contributing Writer \nHealth Behavior News Service \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nDespite a common belief that birth control pills cause weight gain, a new comprehensive review of previous studies finds no evidence it is true.\n\n“There’s evidence that women may switch methods of birth control or stop using the pill because they think it contributes to weight gain,” said Laureen Lopez, Ph.D., a review co-author. “The good news is that this review found no evidence to support a causal association between combination contraceptives and weight gain.” \n\nBirth control pills containing two hormones (estrogen and progestin) are the most well-known form of combination contraceptives; however, women can also be given combination contraceptives by other methods such as skin patches or injections.\n\nLopez, of the nonprofit organization Family Health International, and colleagues analyzed data from 44 randomized controlled trials that compared a combination hormonal contraceptive to a placebo or to another hormonal contraceptive. All studies included information on change in body weight. While the evidence was not strong enough to rule out the possibility of weight gain with combination hormonal contraceptives, it did not find a major effect.\n\nThe review appears in the current issue of The Cochrane Library, a publication of the Cochrane Collaboration, an international nonprofit organization that evaluates medical research. Systematic reviews draw evidence-based conclusions about medical practice after considering both the content and quality of existing medical trials on a topic.\n\nOnly three of the 44 studies compared a hormonal contraceptive to an inactive placebo. Two were trials of contraceptive pills, while one used a skin patch. None of these three studies showed a significant increase in weight in women using the contraceptive compared to those using the placebo. \n\nFor the 41 head-to-head studies that compared different hormonal contraceptives or different doses or regimens, most comparisons did not show substantial differences in weight. \n\n“Weight gain is a major problem in the U.S.,” said Lopez. “Over time, many people do put on weight, and some women’s perception about weight gain may be that it’s because of the pill.” \n\nFear of weight gain is one of the most common reasons that women don’t use — or discontinue use of — the pill. In a national survey of American women ages 18 to 45, published in 2000 in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, half believed that oral contraceptives cause weight gain, and one in five women claimed that fear of gaining weight was a reason they would not start or would discontinue the pill. \n\n“The myth that the pill causes weight gain is deeply entrenched,” said Carolyn Westhoff, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University, “and the most weight-obsessed segment of the female population just won’t take hormonal contraception at all because they think they’re going to gain weight.”\n\nAccording to Westhoff, myths about hormonal contraceptive-related weight gain are shared by many physicians and health educators. “Overwhelmingly, doctors have the same incorrect myths as the general population,” she said, “and sometimes the counseling that patients receive by health educators incorporates and deepens these myths.”\n\nCombination oral contraceptives have been available since 1960 and are the most popular form of reversible birth control in the U.S. Approximately 11.6 million American women use oral contraceptives, including 40 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 24. If used correctly and consistently,
838360
There's a great program, its called Air ALERT III, but it is not, I repeat, NOT, easy. If you like, I have the whole program on my computer, so I could e-mail it to you (only if you want it). It has exercises such as Calf Raises, Squat Hops, Burnouts... etc. I think it guarantees about 4 in. minimum... I heard someone gained about 12 inches at my school.
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there are WAY too many unknowns in that statement.\n--how long have you been working out? if you just started, it's a VERY real possibility. \n--how big are you? \n--do you use any type of supplements? if so, what kind(s) & what dose(s)?\n--what type of training do you do?\n--etc etc etc...theoretically, it's entirely possible, but there are way too many details that you leave out for anyone to even make a somewhat-educated guess.
507145
Yes I have.  I have seen no difference..........BUT...... I joined a gym for the exercise and watch my food intake.  I have lost 76 lbs in a yr and half.  No pill can do that.  Stay with the natural...no meds!
1023760
i love gymnastics...been doing it for 9 years...i just finished my 3rd year of 8 (mainly because of injuries i had to repeat it), with an exception of 1 level 9 meet...hopefully ill do a full season of 9...what level are you? i dont think i could do gymnastics forever, my body would kill me, haha. but i hope to compete all though high school and then see what happens....hopefully i can coach as a first job.
516068
nope, i had that. it stretches the ligaments and tendons when you're growing. but, i grew up to be 6'0 tall and i studied martial arts for several years. it never affected anything.
437380
Alice, there you go speaking backwards again! The proper spelling  is Rabbit. One pill makes you smaller, and one pill makes you tall, the one that Mother gives you doesn't do anything at all. Go ask Alice when she's ten feet tall.........