Mimicking Moon Gravity with 'Wall of Death' Exercise

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Exploring the use of a 'wall of death' exercise to simulate artificial gravity and counteract the negative impacts of low gravity environments on the human body, as discussed by researchers in a study led by Alberto Manetti. While this exercise shows promise for combating muscle atrophy and bone brittleness in astronauts living on the moon, concerns over potential injury risks in space environments are raised by doctors.

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