Join Zach and Lindsey on Beyond Motion as they blast off into the fascinating intersection of space exploration and biomechanics. From neutral buoyancy pools that trained Apollo astronauts, to vibration-isolated treadmills on the International Space Station, to NASA’s creation of digital astronaut models—discover how the challenges of living and working in zero gravity pushed biomechanics forward in unexpected ways.

You’ll hear stories about:

• How underwater training became a biomechanics lab for spacewalks

• Why astronauts discovered that quick bursts of force worked better in orbit than slow, careful motions

• The hidden engineering behind space treadmills and spacesuit design

• How biofeedback training helped astronauts overcome space motion sickness

• The surprising role Noraxon’s first EMG system played at NASA

This episode goes beyond Earth to show how solving extreme problems in space reshaped biomechanics here on Earth.

Hosts:

Lindsey Hennington

Applications Engineer & Support Manager

Zach Scarano

Director of Product Management

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