Exercise Training Mitigates Multisystem Deconditioning during Bed Rest.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of a new integrated aerobic and resistance exercise training prescription (SPRINT) using two different sets of exercise equipment: a suite of large International Space Station-like exercise equipment similar to what is found on the International Space Station and a single device with aerobic and resistance exercise capability in the spaceflight analog of bed rest (BR).

Methods

Subjects (n = 34) completed 70 d of 6° head down tilt BR: 9 were randomized to remain sedentary (CONT), 9 to exercise training using traditional equipment (EX), 8 to exercise using traditional equipment and low-dose testosterone supplementation (ExT), and 8 to exercise using a combined resistance and aerobic flywheel device. Peak aerobic

SUBMITTER: Ploutz-Snyder LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6647016 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature