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Prolonged exposure to weightlessness, as was experienced by the Apollo astronauts, can result in muscular atrophy and in a loss of bone mass. It was found that exercise can ameliorate this effect. Under contract from NASA, the in-flight exerciser was developed by Exer-Genie, Inc. to provide a small and lightweight appliance to allow for exercise on longer missions. The in-flight exerciser, when attached to the spacecraft interior facilitated isometric (static) and isotonic (moving) exercise. While in the Command module, the astronauts typically used the exerciser several times a day for periods of 15 to 30 minutes. This exerciser was not flown.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1978.

 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 Approximate (Spread out in T-shape): 4.1 x 142.2 x 47cm (1 5/8 x 56 x 18 1/2 in.)
 Materials Cylinder: aluminum; shaft: aluminum; cords: nylon
 Inventory Number A19781417000 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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