How can astronauts reduce muscle loss in space?

Exercise on treadmills.

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  1. Sleep more
  2. Drink less water
  3. Exercise on treadmills ✔

Why: On-board treadmills help prevent muscle loss and reduce the risk of premature osteoporosis in weightlessness.

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Treadmills in space really keep astronauts on their toes.
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Answer: Exercise on treadmills. On-board treadmills help prevent muscle loss and reduce the risk of premature osteoporosis in weightlessness.

  1. Space exploration en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_exploration
    on-board treadmills can help prevent muscle loss and reduce the risk of developing premature osteoporosis
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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