Excellent video, and a fascinating bit of insight. It doesn't occur to us, but up there they don't walk, don't sit and stand, so many basic things that we do against the resistance of gravity. One could get *really* out of shape in a hurry without some form of workouts.
@dexter2433 you're forgetting one important detail: all exercises you do on a bow flex require gravity for them to work. you can't really exercise the same way without gravity pulling you or a weight down.
@dexter2433 ok, i realized i was thinking of the wrong kind of training device. the bow flex looks interesting indeed.. might work with a few straps to hold you down ^^ however you would still need some mechanism to counter-balance your movement on the device so you don't exert a force on the space station itself. that's why the device they use moves in both directions.
It's not weight as in a mass behind the machine that he's pulling, it's connected to a bunch of vacuum cilinders. You could see it as the 'weight' you pull when pulling on a toilet plunger stuck to a wall or the floor.
In the International space station they take sponge baths, regularly of course. Some astronauts say that the first thing they want to do when they get back is take a regular shower. Its not that they aren't clean when they take sponge baths, it's just that it doesnt feel right. :)
actually after actually seeing the video, its probably because the cylinders allow for better weight variance without being too heavy with a bunch of different springs.
Love that machine. Looks like it does the job. Do muscles "bulk up" as they do in Earth gravity - or is it all about fighting collapse and keeping what you have already? Theoretically, could you "get ripped" in space, like a body builder, or does the zero-G just making that improbable or undesirable?
Im surprised no one asked this yet. Do the astronauts take a protein supplement after working out? I could only imagine your body cannibalizing itself in space if you didnt have some kind of protein intake after working out. Or do they just work out to the point of being in shape, and not working up a sweat?
+Sean Lauren I'm pretty sure they would break a bit quicker. I think these use compressed air or something like that to work which is cheaper and more effecient than rubber bands.
Do you still get the same muscle soreness that you experience here on earth when at any regular gym? Is it possible to make good gains, in terms of coming back bigger than you left?
thats usually how bodybuilders do them to isolate the biceps. however this man is not a bodybuilder he is an astronaut and doing curls that way is generally how they are done when strength training- or trying to maintain strength and muscle in a weightless environment. he is not doing them wrong. you can even use momentum to hurl the weight up- also not "wrong" or cheating. the general population needs for education on bodybuilding vs strength training.
wouldn't a rubber band based workout machine be much more size efficient and much cheaper. lack of gravity doesn't affect the tension of rubber bands does it?
No his workout is not affective at all. When I do my deadlift and squats. I can't even stand afterwards. If you don't push your body to the point that you are telling your body it is a life or death, then you will not get the full potential of a workout.
One of the main purposes for the ISS is performing scientific experiments in a 'space' (weightless/microgravity) environment. Why would we go all the way to the moon to do what can be done right here in Earth orbit?
@roboman34 Nono, our bodies would adapt to a microgravity environment, that's what is happening to the astronauts. They could easily live their lives in space and allow their body to adapt, but the problems arise when they want to return to earth.
ginano has a point, if they wanted to creat artificial gravity all they have to do is design the station like a bicycle wheel whith compressed air boosters on the "tire part" and put the station into a spin which would create artificial gravity, if you wanted to still have that weightless sensation for things such as experiments just put another segment in the middle that doesnt spin and boom zero gravity, too late now but maby for designs of the next iss they could incorperate this
I was just wondering this. The combination of curls and rows would work the same muscle groups (biceps, shoulders, and back), but not all of them in concert. In lieu of dips, the squat bar could be used for an overhead press, and the small bar could be used for standing tricep extensions. Both would work the triceps and back, and more or less accomplish the same thing.
his upright row actually were done kinda bad tho- hes not doing on upright row or a regular row but kinda inbetween- looks like he may not be keeping his spine and neck neutral either.. that kinda thing actually is important. unlike keeping the elbows at your side.
lol I bet some guy was like "Let's put it on the ceiling!" just for fun :P But so...where does your sweat go? Does it just float around? Does deodorant and perfumes stick to you?
squats don't really work like that. supporting weight is different than bringing it down and lifting it back up in full range. try and do a squat with one leg...
His workouts are out of this world
Literally.
That is actually really cool! Man would I do anything to be able to bench press looking with with a view of the damn planet! That's so badass!
Bench press with a view over earth. Absolutely amazing.
Imaging having a pump in space....WOW
Excellent video, and a fascinating bit of insight. It doesn't occur to us, but up there they don't walk, don't sit and stand, so many basic things that we do against the resistance of gravity. One could get *really* out of shape in a hurry without some form of workouts.
@dexter2433 you're forgetting one important detail: all exercises you do on a bow flex require gravity for them to work. you can't really exercise the same way without gravity pulling you or a weight down.
@Betoladodgers
You feel the same wherever you are. No gravity mean there is no feeling of being upside down.
@dexter2433 ok, i realized i was thinking of the wrong kind of training device. the bow flex looks interesting indeed.. might work with a few straps to hold you down ^^
however you would still need some mechanism to counter-balance your movement on the device so you don't exert a force on the space station itself. that's why the device they use moves in both directions.
It's not weight as in a mass behind the machine that he's pulling, it's connected to a bunch of vacuum cilinders. You could see it as the 'weight' you pull when pulling on a toilet plunger stuck to a wall or the floor.
In the International space station they take sponge baths, regularly of course. Some astronauts say that the first thing they want to do when they get back is take a regular shower. Its not that they aren't clean when they take sponge baths, it's just that it doesnt feel right. :)
I wonder if they ever thought of marketing this? It would be a versatile machine that's easy to move (depending on how heavy those pumps are).
actually after actually seeing the video, its probably because the cylinders allow for better weight variance without being too heavy with a bunch of different springs.
Love that machine. Looks like it does the job. Do muscles "bulk up" as they do in Earth gravity - or is it all about fighting collapse and keeping what you have already? Theoretically, could you "get ripped" in space, like a body builder, or does the zero-G just making that improbable or undesirable?
These segments should be compiled into an episode of Cribs.
Is the energy that you expel during exercise utilized into usable electricity for the ISS? If not, why?
Scott Kelly will be on the long duration flight that begins in 2015,He may have to be using the gym for a little more than 2.5 hours a day.
I've got a question. If you're exercising, your body produces sweat right? So, does your sweat float while exercising? How do you "clean" them up?
do you collect sweat from the workouts to be filtered into drinking water? if so, how?
how long does it take from launch from earth to docking on the ISS?
if you get up side down do you feel like if ur up side up? or would you feel ur up side down?
Always wondered how they worked out in space.
how much did just that one piece of exercising equipment cost?
How many crew members are on the ISS at one time?
Im surprised no one asked this yet. Do the astronauts take a protein supplement after working out? I could only imagine your body cannibalizing itself in space if you didnt have some kind of protein intake after working out. Or do they just work out to the point of being in shape, and not working up a sweat?
Sweet gear. Although, why not use resistive bands for everything? Would be a lot simpler and cheaper, no?
+Sean Lauren I'm pretty sure they would break a bit quicker. I think these use compressed air or something like that to work which is cheaper and more effecient than rubber bands.
Ease of adjustment, and constant resistance instead of it increasing as you go further away. Hard to imagine enough bands for deadlifts, too.
Do you still get the same muscle soreness that you experience here on earth when at any regular gym?
Is it possible to make good gains, in terms of coming back bigger than you left?
If you haven't lifted weights in the ISS, do you even lift?
how does someone get to be able to go up to the ISS?
Would you add your bodyweight to your one rep max in space to test your one rep max?
and if someone would want to become an astronaut what should he study?
Can i come and visit ? please ?
Why it has to be upside down ?
How many hours a day do you have to work out?
What happens when you loose you're bone/muscle mass?
thats usually how bodybuilders do them to isolate the biceps. however this man is not a bodybuilder he is an astronaut and doing curls that way is generally how they are done when strength training- or trying to maintain strength and muscle in a weightless environment. he is not doing them wrong. you can even use momentum to hurl the weight up- also not "wrong" or cheating. the general population needs for education on bodybuilding vs strength training.
240 lb squat... after losing bone and muscle mass for months. I can barely do that when I'm in my best shape!
wouldn't a rubber band based workout machine be much more size efficient and much cheaper. lack of gravity doesn't affect the tension of rubber bands does it?
How much does that gym membership cost?
Use this exercise routine daily on earth and you will be in the best shape of your life in no time.
No his workout is not affective at all. When I do my deadlift and squats. I can't even stand afterwards. If you don't push your body to the point that you are telling your body it is a life or death, then you will not get the full potential of a workout.
Could a small dose of growth hormone and anabolic steroids mitigate bone and muscle loss?
why no back exercises?
This is FANTASTIC!!!! Love it!! Best parody EVER!!!!!
Parody? This is real, hun
What happens to all the sweat?
One of the main purposes for the ISS is performing scientific experiments in a 'space' (weightless/microgravity) environment. Why would we go all the way to the moon to do what can be done right here in Earth orbit?
How do atoms behave in space? Do the move in the same orbits etc.
Scott Pierce they use dildos.
you have to understand that it is not including body weight, its more like doing squats with a 50 pound weight, its not so bad.
@roboman34 Nono, our bodies would adapt to a microgravity environment, that's what is happening to the astronauts. They could easily live their lives in space and allow their body to adapt, but the problems arise when they want to return to earth.
yes they are on the ISS...
ginano has a point, if they wanted to creat artificial gravity all they have to do is design the station like a bicycle wheel whith compressed air boosters on the "tire part" and put the station into a spin which would create artificial gravity, if you wanted to still have that weightless sensation for things such as experiments just put another segment in the middle that doesnt spin and boom zero gravity, too late now but maby for designs of the next iss they could incorperate this
Are there ways to simulate Dips and Chin-ups with this equipment as well?
I was just wondering this. The combination of curls and rows would work the same muscle groups (biceps, shoulders, and back), but not all of them in concert.
In lieu of dips, the squat bar could be used for an overhead press, and the small bar could be used for standing tricep extensions. Both would work the triceps and back, and more or less accomplish the same thing.
Se Po i don't think so because there is no Bodyweight to do Bodyweight exercises!
An entire gym in 1 machine, pretty handy, even on Earth :)
Why don't you make the machine generate electricity for the space station?
Nice partial squat, bro
How long would you have to work out to maintain the same muscle mass from when you launched from earth?
You can't maintain your muscle and bone mass, only slow down the degredation
all i want to know is where the sauna is
What happens if you start to sweat?
Isn't the solar power quite abundant there anyways?
@Tony Woody study sciences and maths
dude, you just had NASA reply to your youtube comment... i envy you
can you even tell if you are upsidedown ?
I wonder if anyone ever comes back more buff. Thatd be kewl.
sponge bath, it reduces the amount of water needed.
Cool,working out upside down!
remember ~.. FORM is everything
They don't do it do bulk up, they do it to stay "normal" them doing that is like us getting out of bed and walking.
Ahh man I would die to bench press with that view
*International, there are other countries than the usa :P
I was worried about his glasses, looked like they were about to fall. Then I was like... Wait a moment...
@Strongarm778
Oh don't worry, you will one day, you will. ;)
*ring ring, ring eing* Watcha' doing there bro, ahh yahoo, just benching in space, muffin' much..
i can never tell whether you are upside down or not
his upright row actually were done kinda bad tho- hes not doing on upright row or a regular row but kinda inbetween- looks like he may not be keeping his spine and neck neutral either.. that kinda thing actually is important. unlike keeping the elbows at your side.
how do u sleep
why is it so important to work out there? 2 h?
I'd like to poop in space and watch how it floats :D
Commander Kelly asks:
Bro, do you even lift IN SPAAAAAAAAAACE?
lol I bet some guy was like "Let's put it on the ceiling!" just for fun :P
But so...where does your sweat go? Does it just float around?
Does deodorant and perfumes stick to you?
does he even lift brah?
how you take a shower?
cool that thing has almost everything. that be fun to work out like that XD
i think you commented on the wrong video
Who designed the machine? NASA or the Russians?
nasa designed it at /johnson Space Center
Nasa. I am one of the inventors. we worked on it at JSC
does anyone click repetitively on the grey edges of the video while watching this and dont even realize it?
so cool
No. actualy it was filmed in his basement.... he lives with his mom!
Turning head 180..to view him exercising..
Work on that range of motion! You're in space man! :D
Just shows you we take gravity for granted .
it would be a mess if Earth lost its gravity !
he said that in like the first 10 seconds of the video
Making alll kindzzz of gainzzzz in space
I think they just use a space engineered version of a giant wet nap....I think.
how does sex feel in the ISS? Do you think any astronauts tried it?
it's bad etiquette to be doing curls in the everything-rack.
First time I could do Push-ups, in space.
they don't, they ''freshen up'' with towels and just change clothes
cool
squats don't really work like that. supporting weight is different than bringing it down and lifting it back up in full range. try and do a squat with one leg...
now do Making Out Aboard the Space Station.
@xraysierra not really "down to earth" persay.
How about makeing youtube Workeout in space videos! =D Every bodybuilder on youtube is gona be envy lol xD