The aim of the project is to develop a system of wearable devices for the prevention and treatment of muscle atrophy in lunar microgravity.
GalactiGym
Project by Jiani Ye, Jiyou Zhang, Siqi Yang
Academic year
2023/2024
Among the most significant physiological effects of microgravity is the loss of bone and muscle mass caused by prolonged weightlessness, which reduces the need for postural support and alters skeletal muscle activation compared to activities on Earth. Recent studies suggest that wearable devices and next-generation spacesuits may help counteract these effects. In response to this challenge, GalactiGym was created: a modular fitness system designed to deliver adaptive training in a lunar environment. The system focuses in particular on leg muscles, the most vulnerable in microgravity, supported by additional modules for the upper body. The equipment generates a progressive load from 60% up to 85–100% of the user’s body weight, ensuring effective stimulation of the musculoskeletal system. By integrating wearable technologies with adaptive training, GalactiGym aims to preserve health and physical performance during long-duration lunar missions, helping maintain a quality of life comparable to that on Earth.
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