Zero-G Exercise Equipment

Author(s) Information

Charisse Biglete, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Jake Brajevich, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
James Monroe, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Ethan Siahpush, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

12-2024

Primary Advisor

Amanda Emberley, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

In a micro-gravitational environment, the body undergoes less loading than that found on Earth. This leads to muscular atrophy, Osteoporosis, decreases in protein synthesis, and various other undesirable outcomes. To prevent this, astronauts undergo a strict exercise regime to maintain their health. The current exercise equipment available for spacecraft is large, heavy, complicated to use, costly, and unsafe. There is a definite need for the re-engineering of the exercise equipment to be used by astronauts while in microgravity environments to rectify these issues.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/802