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Space Exercise Designing an exercise program for astronauts.
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Why is it Important? Prevents Muscle Loss Bone Density (osteoporosis) Kidney Stones Increases Energy Prepares Astronauts for EVAs Relaxing
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Three Main Types Cycle Ergonometer “Space Bicycle” Modified Treadmill Resistance Exercise Device (RED)
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Exercise 2-3 hours everyday for ISS 15-30 minutes for shuttle
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Exercising Devices
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Problems with Exercise Time-the longer you are in µG, the more you must exercise. Sweat-you must stay cool or sweat will continue to accumulate on your skin.
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Countermeasures Bisphosphonates-Inhibit osteoclasts and thus bone loss. Vibration plates
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Countermeasures Simulates Gravity Leads to decrease in bone loss bone loss Muscle tone Problems:VIBRATIONSDizziness
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Your Job Space Olympics -Three Groups/Three Challenges -Record your Results -Come Back and Make Conversions
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