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Height decreases slightly after exercise?
06-13-2009, 07:55 PM (This post was last modified: 06-14-2009 11:19 PM by riceman89.)
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Height decreases slightly after exercise?
Hey guys!

I've been measured recently (immediately after a workout that consisted of running 1.5 miles, jumproping, and weightlifting) and noticed that my height was around 182cm. However, on a day which I had virtually no exercise (3 weeks earlier), I was 183cm in the afternoon (not morning).

Was I mis-measured during the earlier measurement, or is height decrease after exercise a common phenomenon?

Thanks!


*EDIT* Nevermind, I remeasured without exercise and got 183cm.

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Summer 2008 Height: 180 cm (5'11")
June 2009 Height: 183 cm (6'0") (mid-day measurement)

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06-14-2009, 05:27 PM
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RE: Height decreases slightly after exercise?
riceman89 Wrote:Hey guys!

I've been measured recently (immediately after a workout that consisted of running 1.5 miles, jumproping, and weightlifting) and noticed that my height was around 182cm. However, on a day which I had virtually no exercise (3 weeks earlier), I was 183cm in the afternoon (not morning).

Was I mis-measured during the earlier measurement, or is height decrease after exercise a common phenomenon?

Thanks!

Yes because when you put more force on your spine it will compress alot faster

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06-14-2009, 06:31 PM
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that is so weird! I am 17 and my birthday is september 21st also
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06-14-2009, 11:10 PM
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RE: Height decreases slightly after exercise?
Nvm I just measured myself. There is a 1cm difference between pre and post-exercise.

183cm pre, 182cm post.

Age: 19 (Born late spring 1990)

Goal Height: 185 cm (6'1")
Dream Height: 188 cm (6'2")

Summer 2008 Height: 180 cm (5'11")
June 2009 Height: 183 cm (6'0") (mid-day measurement)

Need thoughts on exercises and dietary routines I can follow. I feel as if my process is slowing down a lot.
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06-15-2009, 03:26 AM
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blue_steel Wrote:wanttobetall

that is so weird! I am 17 and my birthday is september 21st also

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06-17-2009, 08:01 AM
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RE: Height decreases slightly after exercise?
it compresses because of gravity.
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06-17-2009, 09:39 AM
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RE: Height decreases slightly after exercise?
Either gravity or muscles becoming tighter.

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06-19-2009, 09:38 AM
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RE: Height decreases slightly after exercise?
Yeah its true, height decrease during/after exercise is inevitable, but you usually get your height back within a few minutes/ hours.

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06-20-2009, 04:48 AM
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RE: Height decreases slightly after exercise?
1 cm is small amount. Could depend on many things. At what time did you measure yourself at both times - morning or evening?

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06-20-2009, 10:03 PM
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RE: Height decreases slightly after exercise?
Could be the time difference, but it is very normal to lose about a centimete in height after working out, especially when squatting. It's just compressing the spine. No worries, though. Your height will return to normal after an hour or two.
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