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TEDDINGTON SPACE PIONEER’S INVENTION IS TESTED BY CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY

 

ESA and UKSA reserve astronaut Meganne Christian, left and Andrew Kuh, (UKSA space technology manager) visited, right, Teddington Pilates Studio to meet Teddington space inventor John
John’s ‘jumping’ machine can help tackle osteoporosis as well as astronauts on space missions
John’s equipment has been tested by top astronauts while visiting Teddington as well as NASA scientists

Teddington’s well-known space pioneer has told how his exercise machine for astronauts carrying out space missions is being tested by the Canadian Space Agency. (CSA)

John Kennett’s HIFIm, High Frequency Impulse for Microgravity, a ground-breaking piece of exercise technology has been developed Physical Mind London (PML) at his Pilates Studios next to the Royal British Legion building in High Street, Teddington.

HIFIm significantly reduces exercise time for astronauts while maintaining their musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, revolutionising both space travel and terrestrial healthcare.

The lightweight machinery is designed to allow astronauts to exercise by jumping while in space which counters possible long term damage to the spine.

John’s invention has attracted significant interest from the highest levels of NASA as well as the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency as keeping astronauts fit and health while in space for long periods is increasingly important.

They have all visited John at his Teddington studio base to test the machinery and assess its scientific and exercise application to the the global space programme.

The former aircraft engineer who worked on the supersonic Concord project: “At PML, we’re excited to be pioneering this work. Our commitment to these global partnerships reflects our dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space exploration and health technology.

“Together with our Canadian integration partner, baüne, we’re showcasing how financial support & a thriving ecosystem for innovation are crucial for the success of human space exploration.
Here’s to the future of health in space and on Earth!”

Without regular exercise, their muscles weaken, and their bones lose density and reduced, becoming more brittle.

This applies specifically to astronauts like the two who are ‘stranded’ on the International Space Station (ISS) for eight months instead of the eight days they expected to be there. They need to exercise for at least 2.5 hours a days to maintain bone density.

 

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