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Fitness in Low Gravity: The Wall of Death Experiment

This chapter investigates the use of a classic circus attraction, the Wall of Death, as a novel fitness solution for astronauts facing muscle atrophy and other health issues in microgravity. Research from the University of Milan demonstrates how innovative exercise methods can help maintain physical fitness during space missions by simulating artificial gravity.

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