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What\u2019s in a hormone<\/a>? The universe, as a matter of fact! We\u2019d like to give a special shout-out to one of our favorites for skydiving: a magical little beast called \u2026 you guessed it \u2026 adrenaline. But what you might not have expected is that there is something called the adrenaline rush benefit. Or, to be more accurate, benefits.

<\/em>Anyone who has jumped out of an airplane before knows that there are many skydiving benefits<\/a> that come with participating in the sport, and if we\u2019re talking specifically about seeking adrenaline, skydiving is at the top of the list of activities<\/a>.

Here\u2019s all you ever wanted to know about the benefits of adrenaline rushes and how your desire to embark on that tandem skydive<\/a> relates to brain and body chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Adrenaline, Anyway?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Once thought to only be a neurotransmitter<\/a>, adrenaline is now known to neuroscience to be both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. Simply put: Hormones are molecules the body releases into the bloodstream to use for signaling. Neurotransmitters are molecules the body uses for direct signaling between neurons<\/a> \u2014 usually, through contact at a synapse<\/a>. Adrenaline is so powerful that it does both<\/em>. Well, sort of.

Technically speaking, \u201cregular old\u201d adrenaline is not both things at once. Its \u201csister molecule,\u201d noradrenaline<\/a> (also called norepinephrine), is the actual neurotransmitter \u2014 but the two molecules are almost exactly identical.

Adrenaline is released by the adrenal gland<\/a> into the bloodstream as the hormone and noradrenaline is released and used by neurons in the brain as the neurotransmitter. Confusing? Yes \u2014 because both sister molecules are actually detected by the same receptors \u2013 a bit like the same lock on a bunch of different doors.

It\u2019s okay if science isn\u2019t exactly your thing. All you need to know is this: Adrenaline is fun, powerful, and good for your body and mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Benefits of Adrenaline?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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We humans straight-up need adrenaline. It\u2019s there for us in every stressful situation (yup \u2013 that includes skydiving!), driving our decision-making with the \u201cfight-or-flight\u201d response and preparing our bodies to act. It\u2019s only through evolution and progress in how we live that we\u2019ve been able to harness the power of adrenaline for fun and not just survival.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean that we don\u2019t experience the benefits of adrenaline just because we are purposely using it for a recreational high. No matter the reason behind the rush, our brains and bodies still benefit from the following adrenaline-induced super powers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardiovascular Benefits of Adrenaline<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An adrenaline surge causes your air passages to dilate, infusing your blood with higher levels of oxygen. It also triggers your blood vessels to contract, redirecting blood toward the major muscle groups that you\u2019ll need to either fight or fly, depending on what you decide in the moment. And don\u2019t forget about the heart thumping that comes with a rush \u2013 your ticker gets a nice little impromptu workout when you give it a shot of good old adrenaline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain Resistance Benefits of Adrenaline<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adrenaline gets between your brain and an injury in the critical early moments, preventing your ability to sense the true extent of your physical pain and allowing you to function well enough to react to the source of your injury. Cool (and useful) trick, huh? Thanks, Nature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strength Benefits of Adrenaline<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Need to lift a sedan to rescue your trapped baby? Adrenaline to the rescue! Even about half an hour after the initial stress has abated, you\u2019ll still have extra lifting power. Your eyes will be stronger, too: your pupils dilate when they get a boost of adrenaline, so your vision improves (because you\u2019ve allowed in more light by which to see).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive Benefits of Adrenaline<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When your bloodstream is pumping with adrenaline, your brain is gonna get extra-oxygenated. You\u2019ll feel fully engaged, laser-focused, and prepared to slay any beast wandering your way. You\u2019ll be making decisions for the absolute immediate future, sure \u2013 but you\u2019ll be making those decisions SO FAST. In fact, your brain will process the world around you so quickly that everything will appear to happen in slow motion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think this sounds like something out of a Marvel movie, you\u2019re not wrong! The benefits of adrenaline are incredible, and one of the main reasons humans have survived this long. It\u2019s also why it\u2019s so easy to find so many thrill seekers walking among us, like some kind of adrenaline addicted X-Men!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adrenaline and Skydiving\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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If there\u2019s one thing people know about skydiving, it\u2019s that it comes with a heavy shot of adrenaline. Picture this: you’re in an airplane thousands of feet in the air, moving toward the open door. You peek your head out into the sky to see the ground miles below. Then, you jump.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jumping out of an airplane is probably one of the most adrenaline-inducing activities<\/a> you can do. After all, it\u2019s not natural \u2013 it goes against every single thing our primal instinct to survive tells us. And that\u2019s why we love it so much. In a world of uncertainties, some people avoid risk. Others thrive on it, and those people are often on great terms with their adrenaline response systems.

There are so many benefits to going skydiving, and many of those center on adrenaline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n