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    ADRENALINE ZEN

    Oct 14, 2020 4 minutes
    Words: Sarah Sellens

    Ever fancied being pulled by a kite at scary-as-hell speeds? Let’s be honest, kitesurfing can seem a little terrifying at times, so it’s easy to assume that it will elevate your anxiety levels. But it can do the exact opposite, says pro kitesurfer and Duotone Kiteboarding athlete Tom Court (tomcourt. com), who is among the many athletes touting extreme sports as a great remedy for stress and anxiety. ‘Adrenaline sports provide me with dopamine [the ‘happy’ hormone] and it’s through these sports that I’ve been able to manage and reduce my anxiety,’ Court reveals, before adding that the high levels of concentration required helps to boost his mental health. ‘They offer total [mental] immersion and, if you’re not right

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