Wall of Death workout: What is it and how will it keep you fit even on the moon?

Fitness is an important aspect for humans but that is just not limited to the Earth but in space as well, according to recent reports. Apparently, scientists based in Milan are working on a special form of workout that is claimed to work well in space and has a unique methodology to it, as per a WION report.

As per researcher Professor Alberto Minetti, who is working on this unique form of outer planetary workout, this exercise, when experimented upon on people had a significant impact that doing it just twice a day, for three or four laps was enough to keep astronauts' muscles and bones agile and active on the moon.

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With NASA’s latest Artemis programme, in the works, humans are planning to visit the lunar surface yet again after a major gap of half a century. The last time humans landed feet on the Moon was back in 1972, under the Apollo programme by NASA.


NASA, along with plans related to technology is planning around keeping astronauts fit and active amid the hostile lunar environment. Many important chores on the moon involve active muscles and fitness and it is necessary to keep the astronauts fit and fine during harsh times on the lunar surface.

How is the 'Wall of Death' useful for NASA astronauts?

Researchers at the University of Milan tied people to bungee cords to match the lunar gravity and asked them to run fast enough around the “Wall of Death”- a giant wooden cylinder mostly seen during motorcycle stunts at fairs.

The test subjects had to be fast enough to prevent themselves from skidding down the wall. This task although seemed difficult, seemed a bit easier with the help of those bungee cords, says WION.

This Wall of Death exercise, reportedly, will help keep astronauts in their fit states even after returning to the Earth.

Why is fitness necessary for astronauts on the moon?

The gravity on the moon is much lower as compared to the Earth and therefore astronauts tend to feel lightweight and thus do not have to apply much energy to move around on the lunar's surface, making their body parts feeble. When they return to the earth, they often need help to walk around.

FAQs:

Who were the researchers behind the Wall of Death?
The Wall of Death exercise, to help astronauts stay fit on the lunar surface, was developed by researchers at the University of Milan.

When was the last time astronauts set foot on the moon?
The last time humans landed on the moon was five decades ago when astronauts, part of the Apollo programme landed on the lunar surface in 1972.