The purpose of this text is to use existing scientific information
from previous space flights, space medicine, exercise physiology
and sports medicine to prepare a physical fitness manual suitable
for use by members of the NASA astronaut population. With the
possibility of repeated flights and numerous, diverse, in-flight
tasks, the time available for pre-flight conditioning must be
utilized as effectively as possible. For the first time, crew
members will come from diverse backgrounds and interests. The
objective of this text is to provide a variety of scientifically
valid exercise programs/activities suitable for the development of
physical fitness.An attempt has been made to present programs,
activities and supportive scientific data in a concise, easy to
read format so as to permit the user to select his or her mode of
training with confidence and devote time previously spent
experimenting with training routines to preparation for space
flight. The programs and activities included in this text have been
tested and shown to be effective and enjoyable.
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