STEMonstrations: Exercise
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, equipped with a bungee harness, exercises on the T2 treadmill.
Media Credit: NASA
For crew members onboard the International Space Station (ISSInternational Space Station), exercise is an essential part of each day’s routine. In this NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration STEMonstration, Expedition 53/54 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba talks about the importance of exercise in orbit and explains the science behind microgravity’s effects on bones and muscles.
For lessons plans related to this video and additional educational resources about research and technology on the ISS, visit https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstrations.
Visit www.spacestationexplorers.org to learn more about the Space Station Explorers Consortium, a growing community of the ISS National Lab partner organizations working to leverage the unique platform of the ISS to provide valuable educational experiences.