Researchers from the University of Milan have proposed a novel exercise regimen for astronauts at a potential moon base, inspired by carnival motorbike attractions known as the 'Wall of Death'. This exercise is designed to counteract muscle and bone deterioration caused by prolonged low gravity environments. Additionally, discussions about the role of high CO2 levels on the International Space Station (ISS) suggest that these could contribute to bone loss, indicating that improving CO2 scrubbing could mitigate these effects.
In low-gravity environments muscle atrophies, bone becomes brittle, and fitness and motor skills deteriorate. Even exercise, rendered less effective by weightlessness, struggles to counteract such effects. This is where a Wall of Death comes in https://t.co/3UZBt7YUlH 👇
The unconventional idea stems from the need to counteract the muscle and bone deterioration that astronauts face due to extended periods in space. https://t.co/YX0bcGri4E
Researchers from the University of Milan have proposed an exercise regimen for inhabitants of a potential moon base to combat the adverse effects of prolonged low gravity environments. https://t.co/YX0bcGri4E
Wow, if this is true then human duration bone loss in space could be mitigated just from better CO2 scrubbing, and without crazy spinning structures, faster ships in space to research destination quicker, etc. Much easier problem to solve. https://t.co/1o8e1SlOqY
Yup. Some of the “boneloss” effects of microgravity on ISS could actually be caused by the very high CO2 levels on-board. https://t.co/HJu9sLQxFP
Scientists plan ‘Wall of Death’ exercise on moon base to help astronauts stay fit https://t.co/fkzs1iv709 https://t.co/xmJBTDVaYN
Scientists plan 'Wall of Death' exercise on moon base to help astronauts stay fit https://t.co/ZSP35ACzsM
Inspired by carnival motorbike attractions, “daredevil” running could help astronauts maintain muscles in low gravity. https://t.co/vxk6Op9MOW