People become shorter when they are past a certain age (it's said starting around 40). Should we have reason to believe that life-long swimmers shrink less due to frequent stretching and horizontal positions? Or, are you taller than you would have been had you not been swimming? Wonder if there has been any study on this.
I would think that running, jumping & any sport that you land hard on your feet would compact the spine would add to being shorter On the other hand, these are weight bearing activities that stimulate bone function and healthy bones keep us from shrinking. Interesting topic here.
I don't want to shrink, I'll have to re-tailor my suit again
I would think that running, jumping & any sport that you land hard on your feet would compact the spine would add to being shorter On the other hand, these are weight bearing activities that stimulate bone function and healthy bones keep us from shrinking. Interesting topic here.
I don't want to shrink, I'll have to re-tailor my suit again
