Growth tips

There’s something kind of universal about staring in the mirror at 16 and wondering, “Is this it? Or do I still have a shot at growing a few more inches?” I’ve been there—awkwardly slouching in photos next to taller friends, Googling “how to grow taller as a teenager” at 1 a.m., half-hoping there’s some magical … Read more

When I first started learning about height growth, I’ll admit, growth hormone sounded like some sci-fi booster shot. But really, it’s just your body’s own natural “growth signal,” made by the pituitary gland—this tiny, pea-sized thing tucked under your brain that pulls way more weight than most people realize. You see, growth hormone (often called … Read more

Back in school, I remember how much height seemed to matter—whether it was lining up for basketball tryouts, standing next to friends in photos, or just wanting that extra boost of confidence walking down the hallway. Height, for better or worse, carries a certain weight in how people see themselves (and how others see them … Read more

I’ve been around long enough to hear just about every theory out there—especially when it comes to growth. Parents, coaches, even the teenagers themselves—they’re all asking the same thing: Can whey protein actually make you taller? You walk into any health store in the U.S. and there it is—row after row of protein powders, mostly … Read more

Let’s be honest—middle school is when kids start noticing everything, especially how they stack up next to their classmates. One day your child’s wearing last fall’s hoodie, and the next, their sleeves look like they belong to someone three grades younger. It catches you off guard, doesn’t it? Now, I’ve spent a couple of decades … Read more

When you step onto a volleyball court, the first thing you notice isn’t the sound of the ball or the squeak of shoes—it’s how tall the players look towering over the net. And there’s a good reason for that. Height isn’t just cosmetic in this game; it’s physics in motion. A longer wingspan means more … Read more

You know, I’ve been in the fitness and height space for over a decade now, and if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me “Does jumping make you taller?”, I’d probably have a trampoline company by now. It’s one of those questions that never really goes away—like a persistent urban legend passed … Read more

I remember being 15 and eyeing the measuring chart on the wall every other week like it owed me something. It’s not just about wanting to be taller—it’s about what that height starts to mean at this age. You hit adolescence, and suddenly, your body’s playing catch-up with your emotions, your voice changes overnight, and … Read more

You know, it’s wild how much posture can mess with how tall you actually look. I’ve had clients who were 5’10” on paper but looked more like 5’7″ just because they walked around with rounded shoulders and a tilted pelvis. And then, with just a few months of intentional work—core engagement, spinal decompression, balance drills—they’d … Read more

Here’s what I’ve learned over the years—height is still a sore spot for a lot of folks, not just teens stuck in that awkward middle-school phase, but grown adults too. I get it. I’ve been there, scanning Google for “natural height increase” like it was some ancient secret. And lately? There’s been this explosion of … Read more

You know that phase in your teens when you suddenly shoot up a few inches over the summer and none of your clothes fit right anymore? Yeah, that’s not just luck or genetics doing their thing—it’s biology in overdrive. Teenage height growth is driven by a complex mix of hormones, bone development, and something called … Read more

You ever notice how, in basketball, the first thing people size up—literally—is height? I think about this a lot because, well, the NBA has almost built its entire identity around it. Player height isn’t just a number on a roster sheet; it shapes athletic performance, dictates strategy, and even sets the tone for how teams … Read more