Astronauts are prepared… but are you?
Gravity is the force that keeps us rooted on Earth and is a key determinant of physiological health.
In space, astronauts experience microgravity – they still have mass but no weight and that’s why they appear to be floating!
The good news… these changes are reversible and astronauts can start to recover once they return to Earth and unpack their bags!
Why is this relevant to me?
The physiological changes, specifically in muscles and bones and cardiorespiratory fitness, are similar to those induced by too much sitting or lying (sedentary behaviour) on Earth, but occur at a slower rate than observed in space.
How can I counteract this?
Join our True Fitness multi-modal exercise classes and let us help you counteract your sedentary "pillownaut" behaviour!
This post was created by Dr Kiera Ward from True Fitness who will be presenting the third 'Minding Me' workshop next Tuesday at 7pm with Dr Diane Cooper as part of the Laois Transformation programme.
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