STAGE I (Preliminary Exercises)
Now that we've given you a few simple tips on how to obtain a couple of extra
inches, it's time to find out how sincere and dedicated you really are toward
reaching your goal of adding several extra inches.
It is generally accepted that physical activity encourages bone growth in
humans. Scientific tests have shown that following vigorous training or
(exercise), an increase of growth hormones has been observed in the human body.
In this chapter we've designed a set of (6) exercises for the purpose of
preparing you for the vigorous exercise program prescribed in the latter two
chapters as wen as to lengthen your body for those
added inches. This chapter should not be skipped or substituted. Perform all of
the exercises in this chapter twice a day ? once in the morning, after waking up and once in the
evening, before going to bed ? for 7 consecutive days
before you start the Body Conditioning Exercises. Continue performing these
exercises for an additional 2 weeks while you are also performing the Body
Conditioning Exercises.
You should be able to complete all of the preliminary exercises within 15
minutes. Before you start this first set of preliminary exercises, we would
like to point out that you are now beginning the part of our specialty designed
program, that is going to require a conscious effort
and strong determination and will power on your part. The plain truth is that your not going to increase your height by wishing for extra
inches. No one can achieve a worthwhile goal without devoting the necessary
time and making the necessary sacrifices toward accomplishing that goal. The
fact of the matter is you're going to have to make sacrifices and devote your
spare time toward one goal ? Being
Taller. In order to accomplish this, you must exercise whenever you can
and be strong?minded enough
to carry on each day without giving up. Don't cheat yourself out of this
opportunity. You owe it to yourself so give it your all.
Once you have started the Regular Exercise Program, as described in chapter 6,
you must not stop these exercises. It will certainly add to your height
development if you continue performing as many of these exercises as your
energy and time win permit.
Now for those of you who are really serious about being taller
? let's get started.
(NOTE) While we recommend certain time limits to follow while performing all
the exercises in this book, we do not however, recommend performing any of
these exercises to the point of exhaustion. Do not over?exert yourself. If you have a shortness of breath or become overly fatigued, discontinue these
exercises immediately until you are rested enough to continue at your own pace.
? Preliminary Exercises ?
1. Before getting out of bed each morning (and before going to sleep each
evening), stretch your arms and legs to their limit. Point your toes towards
the foot of the bed, point your outstretched arms towards the head of the bed,
and stretch your body to its limits. Twist and turn your body in every possible
direction, stretching every joint and muscle in your body simultaneously.
2. Still in bed, lying flat on your back, place your hands on your hips and
lift your legs and lower torso into the air so that your weight is resting on
your elbows and upper back. In this position, with your feet straight up,
rotate your legs in the same manner as if you were riding a bicycle. Continue
the pedalling motion for 60 seconds.
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3. In the sitting position, while still in bed, allow your head to droop
forward with your chin as close to your chest as possible. Rotate your head to
the left, then backward, to the right, and then forward. Repeat this circular
rotation of the head several times, and then rotate the head in the opposite
direction several times. Extend the head as far to the left and right, and as
close to the chest and back as possible. Loosen up those neck joints!
4. In the standing position, arms stretched out horizontally away from the
body, rotate the arms in a circle approximately 2 feet in diameter. Keep the
arms extended to the side, and do not bend the elbows. Rotate the arms from the
shoulder joints. After several rotations, rotate the arms in the opposite
direction several more times. Extend the arms as far backwards as possible
during each rotation.
5. Stand away from all walls or other objects with your feet about 18 inches
apart. Allow your head to fall loosely backwards as far as it will go without
straining your neck. Raise both arms sideways, away from the body, and stretch
them outward as far as they will go. Hold them there, level with your
shoulders. Start the exercise by swinging your torso all the way to the left,
and then all the way to the right. Keep your arms stiff and straight. Keep
performing this swinging movement, to the left, to the right, then left, then
right, left, right. Do it naturally and smoothly. During the motion, extend
your arms as far outward as you can, and twist the body as far as you can in
each direction. Repeat this exercise for 60 seconds, and then clasp your hands
behind your neck, and perform the same swinging movements, left, and right, for
another 60 seconds.
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6. In the standing position, facing a wall, with your stomach and toes touching
the wall, raise your left hand and reach as high up on the wall as you possibly
can. Do not lift your heels. Let your fingers touch the wall as high as
possible, and try to move your fingers up the wall a little further. When you
have reached as far as possible, hold that position for several seconds, and
slowly lower your arm to your side. Repeat the same procedure with each hand, a
total of 3 times. Turn your left side to the wall, and perform the exercise
with your left hand, 3 times. Turn your right side to the wall, and perform the
exercise with your right hand, 3 times. Turn your back to the wall, clasp your
hands together, behind your head, and raise both hands as high up on the wall
as possible, without unclasping your hands, and without lifting your heels.
Perform this 3 times.
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FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
As you will observe, these preliminary exercises
require very little effort and should not result in tiredness or fatigue. They
are designed to prepare the body joints for the more strenuous exercises to
come, and to develop stamina and strength. You will also notice that the side
benefits include good posture development, straightening of the spine, and
stretching the body. All of these will contribute to height increase. It is
recommended that you continue these exercises during the complete time you are
performing the other exercises in the following chapters.
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Also recommended as preliminary exercises are physical
recreation activities such as walking, jogging, tennis, swimming, bicycling,
handball, baseball, soccer and any type of activity involving muscle exertion.
Your body is a machine, and if you do not use it regularly, the working parts
will become "rusty" and inoperable. To look your best, to feel your
best, and to be able to do your best, you must exercise regularly. That is
man's nature, and modern technology can't change it.
