Gravity-Simulator Harness

Device that simulates gravity's effect on muscles to keep in shape while in space. (Read the full article)

"You might recall the scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey in which Frank Poole gets some exercise by jogging within the turning living space of the Discovery space craft.


(Frank Poole goes jogging)

This exercise pattern works because of the "artificial gravity" provided by the spinning habitat; he's effectively running in a big hamster wheel."
(Bill Christensen 1/12/2013 2:07:04 PM )

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