Can jumping rope help you grow taller?

Jul 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Still want to grow taller, so I've been actively exercising and working out. I've heard that jumping rope is quite effective. I'd like to ask the doctor, can jumping rope help increase height?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Jump rope is an excellent full-body exercise that can positively influence the skeletal development of adolescents, as this type of activity stimulates the secretion of growth hormone, promoting bone growth. However, height is primarily determined by genetic factors, nutritional status, and growth hormone levels, and a single type of exercise alone cannot directly determine height increase. Jumping rope can improve cardiovascular and pulmonary function, enhance muscular strength and coordination, and moderate physical activity can also improve sleep quality, which is an important period for bodily growth. To promote healthy growth, adolescents should maintain a balanced diet with sufficient intake of protein, calcium, and vitamin D, along with regular physical activity. Excessive exercise may place stress on the growth plates, which can actually hinder height development. Jump rope or other forms of exercise should be performed in moderation to avoid sports-related injuries.