Can this thing stunt my growth?!
Question: So I bought this thing, it's like a belt you can put on your waist, it has weights so it is heavy. It's purpose is to make me jump higher, I can use it every time I play sports like basketball. My question is, if I use it can I stop growing? Im 15 years old and 5'9. Im afraid that I won't grow much taller when I use it.
Also I have two bonus questions... (this doesn't really affect who will get the best answer if you answer the 1st question better)
1. What do you call that belt?
2. If I use it will it make me slow? I wan't to have quickness
Answers: So I bought this thing, it's like a belt you can put on your waist, it has weights so it is heavy. It's purpose is to make me jump higher, I can use it every time I play sports like basketball. My question is, if I use it can I stop growing? Im 15 years old and 5'9. Im afraid that I won't grow much taller when I use it.
Also I have two bonus questions... (this doesn't really affect who will get the best answer if you answer the 1st question better)
1. What do you call that belt?
2. If I use it will it make me slow? I wan't to have quickness
No; the belt cannot make you stop growing ... you take it off when you shower and sleep , don't you ? I'm sure there are other times that you remove it also ....
It is simply called a "Weight Belt" ....
At first , it will slow you down because of the weight ... as you adjust to it and get used to it ... you will regain your speed ; especially when you remove it ...
Possibly it COULD stunt your growth. Using those things like ankle weights, if you jump, you might fall and injure your spine or something. But I really don't think it can stunt your growth unless you do it and if you have bad posture.
1. I don't know what the belt is called. I would say Waist Weight. (Kind of like Ankle Weights)
2. If you use the belt, it will make you slow if you are wearing it. The purpose of it is to make your legs stronger. So if you are NOT wearing the belt, yes it will make you faster. That is the purpose of the belt.
Ive never heard of being heavier making it easier to jump higher. How interesting.