33 min

26: Life in Space - Zero-G Fitness The Sound of Space

    • Astronomy

How do you exercise in space? What is the difference between exercising in space and exercising on Earth? How often do astronauts exercise? What are the challenges that the weightlifting equipment must overcome?

In the twenty-sixth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we dive into the topic of exercising in space. We touch on how exercising differs from Earth, the general exercise routine of astronauts, and some challenges of exercising in space. Come along as we talk about what makes exercising in space special and learn about the equipment used.

Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode!

University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment

TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more!

CREDITS & TEAM
Hosts: Theodora Girgis, Youssef Saad
Producer: Jillian Unruh
Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng
Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman
Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung

How do you exercise in space? What is the difference between exercising in space and exercising on Earth? How often do astronauts exercise? What are the challenges that the weightlifting equipment must overcome?

In the twenty-sixth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we dive into the topic of exercising in space. We touch on how exercising differs from Earth, the general exercise routine of astronauts, and some challenges of exercising in space. Come along as we talk about what makes exercising in space special and learn about the equipment used.

Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode!

University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment

TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more!

CREDITS & TEAM
Hosts: Theodora Girgis, Youssef Saad
Producer: Jillian Unruh
Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng
Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman
Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung

33 min