Taller Exercise

The Height Site has put together this collection of articles, links and resources to help taller people get in shape, keep fit and have fun while exercising.

Standing Tall Through The Ages
This article suggests that regular exercise can stem
the effects of age related height loss.

Stretch Out
Regular stretching increases flexibility and helps retain range of motion as we age.

• This article has a whole body approach to stretching.

• This article suggests stretches for the cool
down period of your workout.

Keep Your Back Strong
Strengthening the abs and lower back muscles can help aliviate back pain. Pain is generally felt in the lower back because thats where the wieght load is greatest. When you work out the back muscles and abs, they get stronger and are less likely to cause pain. Because back pain is such an important issue for tall people, we've created a 'back page' dedicated to the subject. more--»

Taller Workouts
Pro football coaches and former pro players developed the Tall Man's Ultimate Workout Program specifically for people who are 6'2" and taller. The program includes weight training and nutritional information to help taller folk gain muscle mass and strength.

Complete Physique Training Video
Russ Yeager is 6ft6 and dedicated to providing quality information on natural bodybuilding and fitness, nutrition, supplementation and promotes a healthy lifestyle. more--»

Weekend Warrior
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Fluid Replacement During Exercise
Despite all the advertising hype associated with commercial fluid replacement products, for an average person involved in fitness activities, WATER IS STILL THE BEST FLUID REPLACEMENT. The availability and cost are unbeatable. However, when activity is PROLONGED AND INTENSE, commercial sports drinks may be preferable to water because they contain electrolytes (which replace lost sodium and potassium) and carbohydrates (which replace depleted energy stores.) However, the carbohydrates in sports drinks are actually simple forms of sugar. Thus sports drinks tend to be high in calories, just like regular soft drinks. They still tend to be lower in overall sodium and often exclude such questionable ingredients as modified corn syrup. Regardless of the drink you choose, exercise physiologists at the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports recommend that you drink fluids before and at frequent intervals throughout your activity.

Body Weight Maintenance
An urgent health concern to the majority of tall people is the maintenance of a healthy body weight. The Body Mass Index and Waist-Hips Ratio were developed to target two growing problem areas obesity and excessive body fat. The following links should help individuals assess their ideal body weight.

• Calculate Body Mass Index

• Why Body Mass Index is important

• Calculate Waist/Hip Ratio

• Scientific American article on obesity