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Exercise during long term exposure to space: Value of exercise during space explorationThere appear to be two general physiological reasons why exercise will be beneficial to space travelers who will experience a weightless and isolated environment for many months or a few years: (1) to alleviate or prevent tissue atrophy (principally bone and muscle), to maintain cardiovascular function, and to prevent deleterious changes in extracellular and cellular fluid volumes and plasma constituents, especially electrolytes; and (2) to maintain whole organism functional physical and physiological status with special reference to neuromuscular coordination (physical skill) and physical fitness (muscle strength and power, flexibility, and aerobic endurance). The latter reason also relates well to the ability of the crew members to resist both general and local fatigue and thus ensure consistent physical performance. Various forms of exercise, performed regularly, could help alleviate boredom and assist the travelers in coping with stress, anxiety, and depression. The type, frequency, duration and intensity of exercise and ways of ensuring that crew members engage in it are discussed.
Document ID
19930007618
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 11, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: Biomedical Polar Research Workshop Minutes
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
93N16807
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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