GalactiGym

By Jiani Ye, Jiyou Zhang, Siqi Yang

Academic year

2023/2024

A series of devices to prevent and treat muscle atrophy produced by the human body in the microgravity environment of the Moon.

The aim of the project, based on the concepts of innovation and environmental sustainability, is to develop a programme of wearable devices for the prevention and treatment of muscular atrophy produced by the human body in the microgravity environment of the Moon, using an integrated research methodology on terrestrial reference habitats. Current research suggests that future space suits may be able to combat the muscle atrophy generated by weightlessness.  To achieve this goal, GalactiGym, a new type of fitness regime, provides a complete set of equipment for different training needs, with a focus on the leg muscles, which are those most vulnerable in microgravity. Using a step-by-step approach, the GalactiGym equipment generates an initial load of about 60% of a person's body weight, which is gradually increased to 85-100% for continuous training, so that after migrating to the Moon, people can enjoy the same healthy, high quality of life as they have on Earth.