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Dear all,
When I studied physiology at uni (back in the mid 70s!) we were told
that adrenalin could increase the strength and endurance of muscles by
increasing the blood flow to the larger voluntary muscles.
In many media tales of earthquakes we hear about people who perform
almost superhuman feats when lifting masonry off buried loved ones. One
sometimes hears similar anecdotes concerning the children or parents
from crushed or overturned cars. Does an adrenalin rush really increase
muscle strength dramatically? Has anyone published any research on this?
Woodchoppers perform astonishing rates of work when competing for a
prize. Can excitement and competition be helpful at work if it gets the
adrenalin pumping? Is sort of thing sustainable in real-life work
situations? And, if so, is that a good thing?
Regards,
David McFarlane
Ergonomist,
WorkCover Authority of New South Wales
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When I studied physiology at uni (back in the mid 70s!) we were told
that adrenalin could increase the strength and endurance of muscles by
increasing the blood flow to the larger voluntary muscles.
In many media tales of earthquakes we hear about people who perform
almost superhuman feats when lifting masonry off buried loved ones. One
sometimes hears similar anecdotes concerning the children or parents
from crushed or overturned cars. Does an adrenalin rush really increase
muscle strength dramatically? Has anyone published any research on this?
Woodchoppers perform astonishing rates of work when competing for a
prize. Can excitement and competition be helpful at work if it gets the
adrenalin pumping? Is sort of thing sustainable in real-life work
situations? And, if so, is that a good thing?
Regards,
David McFarlane
Ergonomist,
WorkCover Authority of New South Wales
Disclaimer
Any recommendation concerning the use or representation of a particular
brand of product in this document or any mention of them whatsoever
(whether this appears in the text, illustrations, photographs or in any
other form) is not to be taken to imply that WorkCover NSW approves or
endorses the product or the brand.
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This message, including any attached files, is intended solely for the addressee named and may contain confidential
information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Any views expressed in this
message are those of the individual sender and are not necessarily the views of WorkCover NSW.
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