Group: General Fitness & Exercise

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quick question bout size and cardio

rascal3d
rascal3d
Posts: 45
Joined: 2002/01/29
Canada
2003/12/09, 08:13 PM
I am at the age where growing sort of spurts and i am just wondering if doing many sessions of intense cardio can cause u to be smaller (shorter less wide etc) by restricting growth. Because ever since doing cardio (lots) ive noticed im getting smaller compared to my friends..or it could just be genetics...just wondering. So is there anyway cardio limits size (not fat)?
thanks
subrye
subrye
Posts: 1
Joined: 2003/12/09
United States
2003/12/09, 09:22 PM
Your fine just don't do any heavy lifting
rascal3d
rascal3d
Posts: 45
Joined: 2002/01/29
Canada
2003/12/09, 09:29 PM
thanks sub!
hmmm..after rereading what i posted i realized I phrased it wrong. I actually do the cardio to shed off the excess fat ( from my face, stomache and such )however, I am just wondering if doing lots of cardio can make u smaller in terms of your frame size and height and such, because I sure do not want that. Just need to make sure cardio does NOT restrict my growth.
thanks
bb1fit
bb1fit
Posts: 11,105
Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2003/12/09, 09:32 PM
People grow up playing sports, that involve lots of cardio work like track, running, even basketball and football, wind sprints, etc. It will have no effect on your growth. Will most assuredly increase your lung capacity and make you healthier though!

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rascal3d
rascal3d
Posts: 45
Joined: 2002/01/29
Canada
2003/12/09, 10:25 PM
awesome
thanks!