Have you ever sat and looked at pics of theme parks? It appears roller coasters are good for your body and mind. I have read a few articles indicating that folks with untreated heart conditions run a risk riding roller coasters. Nonetheless, the consensus out there seems to be that if you are in good health, roller coasters are good for you physically! What’s more, there are a lot of mental health benefits benefits of roller coasters that I have laid out below. NOTE: most these benefits can be achieved through a fast game of tennis or other intense, short physical activity.

1. Other fears pale in comparison: For example, if you are having trouble with your boss, he’s nothing compared to facing the loop-de-loop!
2. You escape life (if temporarily) and bring back stories from a theme park brochure.
3. You feel accomplished and can blog better about rollercoaster theme parks.
4. You relax beside something much bigger than yourself: Remember Leeann Womack’s song, I Hope You Dance: “I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean(Riddler’s revenge?).” Also, you’ll learn about theme parks safety.
5. You see views that take your breath away (Then you drop 20 stories on Superman).
6. Your heart gets pumpin.’
7. You become less important and more creative.
8. Prove you’re no baby you can put away the crib bedding.
9. You become a spaceman breaking speed records.
10. High altitudes, increased endorphines (alertness, well-being, happiness …)

So get on a roller coaster. What are you waiting for?

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