Stressed And Needs To Focus? The Perks Of Being A Motorcycle Rider

​Being stressed and having the inability to focus are among the prevalent problems that people easily shrug off. In the long run, these can bring debilitating effects, physically and mentally. It is quite typical to hear of friends starting their home gardens or doing yoga to deal with these conditions. If you are looking to relieve stress and get your focus back, being a motorcycle rider has these perks as well.

A Neurobiological Study
A recent neurobiological study on 50 participants found astounding physical and mental effects of riding a motorcycle. The researchers collected participants' data on hormone levels and brain activity before, while, and after engaging in motorcycle riding. 

For comparison, the researchers also had the participants drive a car and rest. Then, they monitored the participants' hormone levels and brain activities before, during, after these activities.

The Findings
The study found positive effects of riding a motorcycle on the participants' hormone levels and brain activities. Specifically the following:

1. Better Sensory Focus and Resilience to Distraction
   Compared to driving a car, the researchers found that participants developed better sensory focus and resilience distraction when on motorcycles. 
   
   
2. Increased Adrenaline Levels and Heart Rate
   The researchers also found that participants, when riding motorcycles, have increased adrenaline levels. In effect, they also have increased heart rates. Prolonging these conditions on the body usually results in elevated stress. However, the researchers found the contrary, it is more like how good exercise affects the body.
   
   
3. Decreased Cortisol Levels
   Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, stimulates your body's fight or flight responses. It helps your body deal with situations where you have to make decisions and act fast. However, too much of it results in feeling stressed and even leads to worse health problems. 
   
   In the study, the participants experienced decreased cortisol levels. It is a clear benefit for stressed individuals as their cortisol levels are high. As it turns out, riding your motorcycle indeed helps relieve stress. 

Conclusion
The study found promising results on the physical and mental effects of riding a motorcycle. Like exercising, riding your motorbike can have positive effects on your stress level and focus. Make sure that your insurance gets your back every time you go for a ride. 

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