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What Is Adrenaline Rush?

We all love to experience a rush. Though there are so many types of rushes, we are mainly talking about adrenaline rush in this post. Adrenaline is nothing but a hormone in your body.

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It gets secreted automatically when you face a scary experience or a fight or a situation that demands all your strength. In fact even when you take up adventure sports, you tend to get that adrenaline rush.

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Have you ever noticed what happens when you undergo that adrenaline rush? Well, here are a few things that happen inside you when you are in such a situation.

Strength Increases

Strength Increases

Your capacity increases and your strength gets a boost when you are in a rush. You will be able to run faster and lift heavier.

Heightened Senses

Heightened Senses

Your reflex actions become faster and your senses become sharper to help you reach your objective.

No Pain

No Pain

Your pain sensitivity dips as your body doesn't make you aware of that pain immediately. But once the rush comes down, you will feel the pain.

Fast Breathing

Fast Breathing

You tend to breathe faster and deeper and this speeds up your heart beat too. You may sweat and your BP may increase. This way, your entire body undergoes several changes.

Energy Boost

Energy Boost

Your energy gets a boost as more glucose gets into your blood stream. This occurs to help you perform well.

Digestion

Digestion

When you are in a rush, your digestive system doesn't work well as all the blood geos to brain, heart and lungs.

Increased Muscle Contraction

Increased Muscle Contraction

Your muscles tend to contract and this will help your body handle heavier weights. After the rush wears out, you won't be able to do that task again.

Story first published: Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 22:11 [IST]