Space muscle saver? flywheel workout tested for astronauts
NCT ID NCT06631053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a type of exercise using a flywheel machine can help prevent muscle loss and weakness during space travel. Sixteen healthy adults who exercise regularly will take part. They will use crutches and a special shoe to mimic the reduced weight-bearing of space, and some will do the flywheel workouts to see if it protects their muscles.
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Active substance
velocity-based flywheel inertial training (FIT) exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better exercise programs for astronauts to prevent muscle and strength loss during long space missions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults on Earth, not in space. Results may not translate to real spaceflight conditions or to other populations.
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University of Kentucky
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States