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Jumping workouts could help astronauts on the moon and Mars


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Published in Health and Fitness on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 9:03 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Jumping workouts could help astronauts prevent the type of cartilage damage they are likely to endure during lengthy missions to Mars and the moon, a new Johns Hopkins University study suggests.

The article from MSN discusses how jumping workouts could benefit astronauts on the Moon and Mars. It highlights a study where researchers found that astronauts could use jumping exercises to maintain bone density and muscle mass in low-gravity environments. The study, conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA), suggests that jumping could counteract the effects of microgravity, which typically leads to bone and muscle loss. The exercises involve astronauts jumping in a controlled manner to simulate the impact forces experienced on Earth, which helps stimulate bone growth and muscle strength. This approach could be crucial for long-duration space missions, where maintaining physical health is vital for astronauts' ability to perform tasks and for their overall well-being upon returning to Earth.

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