Free fall activities, such as skydiving, parachuting, and bungee jumping are thrilling. Once you've dropped a hundred feet, you'll experience an adrenaline rush unlike any other. From goosebumps to butterflies in your stomach, here's what to expect from a free fall.

Physiological & Psychological Effects of Free Fall

1. Range of Emotions

When you jump off a platform, you'll trigger your body's survival mode. Some people become visibly frightened, while others appear excited. The situation can shift your perception of time, making you think that the experience is longer or shorter than you expected. You might also feel anxious, nervous, or exhilarated before taking the plunge.

2. Constricted Blood Vessels

During an adrenaline rush, your body constricts blood vessels to increase circulation to the most important organs—the heart and lungs. That’s why bodily functions like digestion and pain sensitivity are suppressed to make your body work more efficiently and last longer.  

3. Increased Blood Flow

Faster circulation causes your blood pressure and heart rate to raise. In skydiving, extreme pressure changes also affect the sinuses and ears. In some cases, this combination can cause vertigo, nausea, or headache, but these symptoms usually disappear quickly.

4. Sharpened Senses

Adrenaline flips your body into overdrive. Sugars flood your bloodstream, delivering a surge of energy. Your respiration will also increase, causing more oxygen to circulate through your muscles, making you feel stronger and more powerful. 

5. Tight Muscles

Your muscles will naturally tighten to brace for the landing. Use this to your advantage and arch your body at the hips while you fall. To do this, tighten the lower back and core muscles. This will help protect you against injury when you land.

Ready to go skydiving and experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of free fall? Pacific Skydiving Center in Waialua, HI, provides the most exciting adventures near Honolulu. You can choose your own jump altitude, and the journey back down will include breathtaking views of Oahu’s North Shore, giant wave swells, and even whales. They also offer discounts for students, military personnel, and groups. Give them a call at (808) 637-7472 or visit their website to make reservations.