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HI Im 14 and 2/3 and I started rowing on a C2 in November last year. I used to swim competitively before that. I'm just wondering if rowing will help or not effect or stunt my growth. Im 5"10, row 5 KM 3-4 days a week and run 20-40 mins 3-4 times a week.


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Exercise does not stunt growth. While the following articles is regards to weight lifting, it equally applies to other exercise: http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/derek42.htm

It is unfortunate that the "exercise stunts growth" myth is so widely believed when the major health issue facing us is obesity.

sawellesley wrote:HI Im 14 and 2/3 and I started rowing on a C2 in November last year. I used to swim competitively before that. I'm just wondering if rowing will help or not effect or stunt my growth. Im 5"10, row 5 KM 3-4 days a week and run 20-40 mins 3-4 times a week.


Thanks

You need to train very much more to adversely impact health.
What you are doing is very good for you!

It won't stunt your growth - I've been rowing since I was fourteen am already taller than anyone in my family - just under 6' and am sixteen... Hoping to grow another inch or two - for rowing of course