Advanced Exercise Concepts for Long-Duration Spaceflight

Long-duration spaceflight poses many hazards to the health of a space exploration crew, including physiological deconditioning of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems due to prolonged exposure to microgravity. To combat these adverse physical changes, the crew is required to perform both aerobic and resistive exercises. Onboard the International Space Station (ISS), the crew has access to the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED), the Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill (T2), and the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization System (CEVIS). These devices provide the crew with the capability to perform a wide variety of exercises.