Astronauts in space must be able to twist, bend, lift, and carry massive objects. They must have strong core muscles so they can perform their tasks efficiently and avoid injury. In order to maintain muscle strength while in space, astronauts practice core-building activities before, during, and after their missions.
In this activity, your team will perform the Commander Crunch and Pilot Plank to improve the strength in abdominal and back muscles.
Skills
Strength, Endurance, Balance
Learning Objectives
perform the Commander Crunch and Pilot Plank to improve abdominal and back muscle strength
record observations about improvements in core muscle strength during this physical experience in the Mission Journal