Former NASA Astronaut Explains How Workouts Are Different in Space | WIRED

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What's different about our health in space? Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down all the differences between how we take care of ourselves on Earth and in space. What happens to your body if you don't work out? What do you do if you need to vomit? What happens to your bones when you get back to Earth?

Mike Massimino is a former NASA astronaut, senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Museum, and professor at Columbia University.

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All Comments (21)

@riptosrage 4 years ago

“But in space... it’s different” 🌖🌗🌘🌚
@kvltizt 4 years ago

I want to listen to this guy talk more. All of these Wired vids with him are great.
@hawonsuh2731 3 years ago

I love how he's talking to us like we're going to go to space soon. 👁👄👁
@JosephSpadafino 4 years ago

Massimino: ....It's different in space. Set crew: Shifts lighting
@pyrob2142 4 years ago

I'm a simple guy: I see Massimino, so I click and watch.
@PickyMcCritical 4 years ago

I get the impression that things are different in space.
@redmacbeth5198 4 years ago

I’ve never had a kidney stone, not had the desire to go to space. Now I’m terrified of getting a kidney stone in space.
@TheDragonaf1 4 years ago

Still waiting for my "in space it's different" shirt.
@jenniferburns9186 3 years ago

Astronauts are truly the best of the best. Athletes, scientists, and explorers all rolled into one. What a crazy life to be so gifted in so many areas.
@DavidLari 4 years ago

I highly recommend Massimino's book and the audio version is best since he narrates it.
@TubbyJ420 4 years ago

This was the dude that climbed INSIDE the Hubble to fix it when its lense was messed up. 👍
@Rosalynn78 4 years ago

I like how he's talking about these topics like he's briefing us on what to expect when we go to space. Sadly I'm not going to space. But I'll gladly listen to you explain it.
@AusNAVI 4 years ago

So you're telling me there's someone out there with the job title Astronaut Doctor. You throw cowboy at the end and every 10 year old would consider you a god
@diwackabg 4 years ago

This really went in depth. I've watched many videos about astronauts explaing things in space and the experience as a whole but this video and questions towards him were really good and he knew the answers to all of them which he probably should know but I was still surprised. Really good video!!!
@maddiehanson2082 4 years ago

me sitting here listening to him talk which makes me want to be an astronaut but i know i wouldn’t get past the first mental health check
@bigchooch4434 4 years ago

I could watch Massimino do 100 more of these episodes and not be bored, god I love these
@riisx 4 years ago

Mike Massimino - my favourite astronaut
@audreydalum3413 4 years ago

in space.... it's different *dramatic light change*
@YouFightLikeACow 4 years ago

How many more things can this guy talk about? I feel like he's covered every single topic about space ha.
@jinkstacks4830 4 years ago

This guy seems really... Down to earth.... In all seriousness, he sounds like he would have some awesome stories and he makes me want to be an astronaut, even though I’m sure it wouldn’t be the job for me. I love these vids.