This inflight exerciser was designed to stretch and exercise the muscles of the Apollo 11 astronauts during their mission in July 1969.
Muscle retention and tone is lost quickly in gravity-free space if the muscles are not exercised on a regular basis.
Transferred to NASM from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1973
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Medical
Manufacturer
Exer-Genie, Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 126 × 4.5cm (49 5/8 in. × 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Straps: Polyester webbing
Handle: Aluminum
Inventory Number
A19980021000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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