Former NASA Astronaut Explains How Workouts Are Different in Space | WIRED

What's different about our health in space? Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down all the differences between how we take care of ourselves on Earth and in space. What happens to your body if you don't work out? What do you do if you need to vomit? What happens to your bones when you get back to Earth?
Mike Massimino is a former NASA astronaut, senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Museum, and professor at Columbia University.
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[@hm1670]

“But in space... it’s different” 🌖🌗🌘🌚

[@Ninabookah]

hannah stahp 😂😭😂😭😂😭😂

[@haleybrubacher3562]

😂😂

[@zechariahsanders8273]

This really started driving me crazy

[@brian4rmthewood]

hannah like bruh why????!!!! 😂😂😂 every topic requires this?!?!

[@andijames9967]

It's so annoying

[@hawonsuh2731]

I love how he's talking to us like we're going to go to space soon. 👁👄👁

[@annabelapurva-madhuri4861]

Underrated comment

[@carlhamer3762]

We'll all be going to space eventually, one way or another...

[@kingmasterlord]

we are. we're about to become a K2 civilization

[@alexh8503]

@@carlhamer3762 we'll be long gone

[@thegamingpigeon3216]

I hoped to one day until he mentioned you can't if you have a propensity for kidney stones. Now I hope reincarnation is real so I have a better chance next time around.

[@kvltizt]

I want to listen to this guy talk more. All of these Wired vids with him are great.

[@theumbrellaofdoom]

agreeeed, he must be a great professor

[@rezadroidjr]

his voice warm me

[@sahranema7961]

Ikr👍🤟

[@PickyMcCritical]

I get the impression that things are different in space.

[@kclark5382]

Spiffyriffic like the impression that it is all a ridiculous lie that goes back to ancient Babylon and Jewish/eastern mysticism.

[@joyjones8231]

What gave you that impression...

[@limpfish8206]

joy jones crack probably

[@kclark5382]

Donnie Joe No... the entire concept of outer space and evolution of man begin in Jewish mystical texts such as the Kabbalah. It’s all a religion, see?

[@limpfish8206]

K Clark no

[@JosephSpadafino]

Massimino: ....It's different in space. Set crew: *Shifts lighting*

[@catchdaweasel]

don't forget the woosh noise.

[@anulovlos]

It's pretty cool, like an audiovisual reminder that your're now talking about space stuff.

[@minaith8143]

@@johnwayne8494 Yes. They are correct.

[@funcentral2439]

When?

[@osmanisildak2448]

Absolutely!

[@redmacbeth5198]

I’ve never had a kidney stone, not had the desire to go to space. Now I’m terrified of getting a kidney stone in space.

[@zack7122]

your pepe would burn

[@joyjones8231]

As we all are now

[@scottwpilgrim]

The chances of getting kidney stones rises when you have low water retention/low urine outflow, calcium loss, and heavy sodium rich foods. Three for three in space. If you already have a predisposition for kidney stones on earth, you're gonna have a bad time in space.

[@scottwpilgrim]

Also, kidney stones are deceptive. A stone implies a smooth, round river rock. An actual kidney stone looks like and feels like an urchin.

[@matthewcox7985]

Had them. I'm disqualified.

[@pyrob2142]

I'm a simple guy: I see Massimino, so I click and watch.

[@bleh6232]

Is that actually his name?

[@pyrob2142]

@@bleh6232 Yup. Mike James Massimino is his full name. Check his Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Massimino, he's one of my childhood idols and was also on the Big Bang Theory if I remember correctly.

[@tejas57]

@@pyrob2142 yep he was and he also wrote a pretty good book

[@BBPfordinner]

same

[@PrestonFrankel]

Oh hey I saw this guy at the Intrepid a few times

[@TheDragonaf1]

Still waiting for my "in space it's different" shirt.

[@datboi1026]

TheDragonaf1 Custom ink .com or something like that can help lol

[@MaxUgly]

I will buy four!

[@DavidLari]

I highly recommend Massimino's book and the audio version is best since he narrates it.

[@DavidLari]

@@adamdoestheatre6539 Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe

[@loreninavloggingcup]

😍

[@mrhawkyoudown6333]

David Lari who would buy a fraudsters book 🤣

[@Sectormann]

@@mrhawkyoudown6333 Well apperantly you :D

[@Ozefan2580]

@@adamdoestheatre6539 Also highly recommend Mike Mullane's book. Great read!

[@jenniferburns9186]

Astronauts are truly the best of the best. Athletes, scientists, and explorers all rolled into one. What a crazy life to be so gifted in so many areas.

[@TubbyJ420]

This was the dude that climbed INSIDE the Hubble to fix it when its lense was messed up. 👍

[@Rosalynn78]

I like how he's talking about these topics like he's briefing us on what to expect when we go to space. Sadly I'm not going to space. But I'll gladly listen to you explain it.

[@prashantyadav6139]

Hello how are you became my friend

[@sgt.monkolphotakul3685]

เห็นทั้งหมดแล้วตั้งแต่วันแรกแรกนะ ดูอีกก็ได้ ดีกว่าอยู่ ปล่าวปล่าว Hi

[@mayganphynix8267]

I wish I could handle the Gs going into space. bc it would be cool to see what space is like.

[@nahor88]

@@mayganphynix8267 I couldn't even handle the Gs of tumbling on a parachute descent, so I have ZERO chance, lol.

[@AusNAVI]

So you're telling me there's someone out there with the job title Astronaut Doctor. You throw cowboy at the end and every 10 year old would consider you a god

[@buffya8012]

AusNAVI a lot of astronauts are actual medical doctors...so yes there is many of them with the title astronaut Doctor 👩🏻‍🚀👩🏻‍⚕️

[@abhijeetneti]

Look up Jonny Kim, he's a Navy SEAL, Harvard educated emergency medicine doctor and part of NASA's Astronaut Group 22

[@novemberzulu1182]

Astronaut Doctor Cowboy

[@polarbear3409]

The is an Astronaut Doctor Cowboy, his name is Johnny Sins

[@novemberzulu1182]

@@polarbear3409 lol

[@maddiehanson2082]

me sitting here listening to him talk which makes me want to be an astronaut but i know i wouldn’t get past the first mental health check

[@matthewcox7985]

...and I'd fail the physical before I even got to speak to a doctor!

[@bigchooch4434]

I could watch Massimino do 100 more of these episodes and not be bored, god I love these

[@YouFightLikeACow]

How many more things can this guy talk about? I feel like he's covered every single topic about space ha.

[@kaykamayy]

next: how space is different in space

[@Milan-db3uy]

I felt that on his 3rd video

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I’d love one on entertainment. Books, music, movies, that kind of thing. Downtime, if they play games or something. What a normal day is like depending on the job you’re there for.

[@MonsieurDrobot]

Victor Chang The only thing he hasn’t discussed is his involvement in deluding millions of gullible people into believing they are in space.

[@mrhawkyoudown6333]

Mr. Drobot 🤣🤣🤣 perfect

[@audreydalum3413]

in space.... it's different **dramatic light change**

[@ray.shoesmith]

🌕🌔🌘🌑🌒🌖🌕

[@riisx]

Mike Massimino - my favourite astronaut

[@diwackabg]

This really went in depth. I've watched many videos about astronauts explaing things in space and the experience as a whole but this video and questions towards him were really good and he knew the answers to all of them which he probably should know but I was still surprised. Really good video!!!

[@jinkstacks4830]

This guy seems really... Down to earth.... In all seriousness, he sounds like he would have some awesome stories and he makes me want to be an astronaut, even though I’m sure it wouldn’t be the job for me. I love these vids.

[@morapeeps5963]

In space you can set world lifting records!

[@flintstone1409]

But sometimes... its different

[@CertifiedDeadMemes]

Massimino: *it's different in space* Me: :0

[@nicklawson2395]

Mike Massimino. The psychological support I didn't know i needed.

[@mimxxz]

I'd love to have him as my dad. he seems pretty cool.

[@sarika811]

Can you imagine going through all this, only to die in take off. Smh

[@kentuckybeardsman]

This little series is the coolest thing ever!! Thanks for all the astronauts do!!!!

[@grayceseeto]

IVE COMMENTED ON EVERY OF THIS SERIES BUT I JUST NEED TO STRESS HOW GREAT AND INTERESTING IT IS please make moreeeeeeeeee

[@PoshMurder]

I'm in no condition to be approved to visit Space any time soon, however these videos have been absolutely fascinating! Thank you for all you have done Mr. Massimino and everyone involved in the exploration of Space!

[@richardhammond7406]

They should send you up straight up instead of going out to see where you would explode with the rocket as it hits the FIRMAMENT...

[@marcusmcmahon2672]

This guy is amazing to watch and listen too

[@mdem5059]

These videos are always a treat to watch.

[@user-hu4vo2mn2i]

All the tips I need for when I get to space thanks.

[@sours4g181]

Imagine if the military gave the same care to a soldiers mental health as nasa gives. If you see mental health professionals in the military (army) you are looked at as weak or crazy. Trust is lost among peers. It sucked. Loved my job.

[@LittleRainGames]

Liberal industry > conservative industry. Sorry to get political.

[@ATEdits101]

In military..............its different Shift lighting

[@KyleneZ]

That sucks

[@noahshaultz1730]

If you're weak minded, why join the armed forces?

[@thebeesrgay]

@@noahshaultz1730 maybe because mental illnesses dont make you weak minded?

[@officialgoogleyoutube]

I hope you guys recorded a few dozen of these. I don't want Mike to go away.

[@miguelmarques957]

loved your episodes. thank you so much

[@princeataya4167]

This series has been very informative 👍🏿

[@kyleglenn2434]

I love how you discribe being close to Earth.

[@2811JPR]

This guy is so likeable.

[@crystalheart9]

Really interesting series. Mike Massimino does a great job on these videos.

[@miguelkaasboer7969]

Like the way he keeps saying “in space” and “on earth”

[@hakaishin4314]

May I ask, why?

[@iczyg]

It's crazy how so many things and actions are more complex and as a result take more time to do in space. It's a wonder how they manage to do so much stuff in a day. The fact that they are able to do all the things they need to in order to stay alive in space AND also perform things like scientific experiments or spacecraft maintenance is amazing. And then to do it day after day. Wow.

[@daisyboodesiree9639]

I love Masson,he makes the stories more interesting with his sense of humor

[@alphapimp]

Wonderful insight on such a unique experience

[@burgesssam]

Love these videos with Mike

[@kc8724]

Can you please do one where he explains the flight to space what’s it like and how it happens

[@verygermanboy6468]

I could listen to this guy all day. The mundane becomes fascinating in space.

[@masondegaulle5731]

I love this guy. He could make a description of paint drying sound super interesting.

[@Yogesh-vw7bp]

Not gonna lie, that lighting change has the same energy as Vsauce’s “or is it?”

[@20003771]

Thank you for continuing this series. Love to listen to Mike!

[@mayganphynix8267]

this is so fascinating, I love it.

[@blairmarshall544]

I can literally listen to him forever. Read his book as well. Defo worth a read

[@BansheeBaby]

I have been watching Wired Space interviews for about a hour in a half

[@SharonCullenArt]

Very interesting getting all of these questions answered. It is truly amazing. And these men and women need to be so mentally strong to go through thi. Wow..

[@ashmorgan4403]

these videos always make me so anxious. like im gonna be in space sometime soon lmao

[@AwesometownUSA]

2:11 oh no, the orbiting shadow transition is back... why not just use a nice, classic star wipe?

[@UnknownSoldier48]

These are my favorite videos, please dont stop making them

[@lByruml]

These videos are so cool

[@jcortese3300]

I remember hearing about Sunny Williams doing a triathlon while she was up there -- the stationary bike, the treadmill, and the ARED where they had her doing stuff that mimicked swimming. And I think she ran in the Boston Marathon while she was up there once, too -- had a bib and everything.

[@Killamops]

Man I could listen to him talking for hours!

[@girlofanimation]

How to get really good medical care and monitoring in the US: become an astronaut

[@gamersantai7796]

he will win against a flat earther

[@Namikino]

Thank you! For Gagarin mentioning.

[@brooke6298]

these are seriously the best

[@brooke6298]

With Mass

[@andrewf4623]

I could listen to this guy all day long

[@SRFriso94]

I'm disappointed, but not surprised that during the mental health section, he didn't mention the time when NASA pushed a Skylab crew to beyond their breaking point, and they got so burned out that they mutineered and shut off communications with the ground, just so they could get some rest.

[@juliettegagne5068]

That was in the 70s, and I bet that that incident helped them understand the importance of mental health

[@trolliixz9595]

French leave. Good on them

[@looteverybody]

According to a couple sources, it seems that wasn't entirely the case: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylab_4

[@mr.g937]

This is a myth that you're repeating. There was no mutiny - this was debunked. The communications were merely shut off in error. That said, the crew did experience fatigue and mental health was an issue.

[@user-eg6bl9kc9j]

I love this man and I love this series amen

[@TheRouteShow]

Pls make a video on medical emergency in space

[@scottndawn]

negative. let them fake death

[@mssdrstrange4176]

Best playlist on this channel! Love this man🖤

[@user-cy2sq1wq1e]

Mans was in quarantine before we were

[@effik3]

yooooooo these vids are mad interesting!!!

[@akromasanta]

I've learned a lot, thanks

[@lukemarkland01]

Would be awesome to sit and have a beer with this man the stories would be sick

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

“I flew with a veterinarian, and he became our medical doctor” NASA must really need more money. 😂

[@RitzStarr]

Well, it's more like...how many doctors wanna go to space? Now how many can survive the training and qualify? Shits hard.

[@gainvilevidago8972]

I was looking for this comment. Why would they need a veterinarian?lol he seemed like he thought for a ser he had said too much

[@tarawelch9527]

I’m 39 and never married. THIS GUY is the reason why. Been waiting on him

[@bornana269]

Tara Welch .....what

[@DeltaNineProductions]

That's really sad. Try hugging one of your cats.

[@lutherholayeahme7449]

Depending on how you look you could still get a partner that dosen't want children

[@allisonwaters716]

He's like 70... Daddy issues? There are a lot of men like him. I think what youre looking for is someone that's stable. Thats easy to find

[@allisonwaters716]

@@lutherholayeahme7449 You can still have children at 39... It's just harder

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

But in space.. It’s different

[@gokurocks9]

Arrivederci.

[@847mario]

Nice name

[@nikkiweingarten2000]

What’s it like in space?

[@princeataya4167]

Mike, you’re great 👍🏿

[@god5590]

i like these type of videos. v interesting

[@233yyd]

Very interesting!

[@Melanie3581]

I love these videos so interesting

[@8523wsxc]

I love videos where I know it's gonna be great even before i press play.

[@Sweet_Dae]

That is one cute selfie and the back ground showing beautiful earth.

[@bloodyhalo3]

There should be a series like this for life on a naval aircraft carrier With an aviation job like an airframer not some administrative personnel

[@truffle_and_sony]

❤️❤️ Love him.

[@kidarachnid5568]

Take a shot every time this man says the word _Space_

[@ajmomoho]

They won't let me go to space if I do that

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

But... but... I like living. 😓

[@jeff._.6262]

Now I am drunk

[@Tany57]

Very very interesting. 👏👏

[@jf5336]

I worked on one of the treadmills on the ISS. What some astronauts didn't realize was that we could tell when the device was being used...even when an astronaut claimed they were using it when, in fact, they didn't.

[@SierNotsruht]

Sure buddy

[@FarhadHaqverdi]

This series is great! Bravo, Wired!

[@heavyinfantry1692]

Thanks good to know when I am going

[@aminakhamari2850]

I want to know how women would deal with periods in space. Or are they given birth control to stop it?

[@user-em3vg6ui4g]

Ikr! No one talks about it

[@nopee4509]

Its kind of tricky. Menstruation is the same in space as it is on earth but it is not convenient to take tampons up there. Also, the waste disposal system in ISS is not designed to deal with blood. So a lot of astronauts prefer taking birth control. But again packing the amount of birth control pills required for a mission requires a lot of space not to mention the mass of all those pills. Hence, so far one of the better methods of stopping ones period while on a mission is to go for an IUD or some other form of hormone releasing implant/injection to avoid all the logistical problems.

[@psherman1149]

Sally Ride was supplied with tampons.

[@caitolent]

@@nopee4509 I could have fit 6 months worth of my tiny birth control pills in a single aspirin bottle, so I'm not sure about the requiring-a-lot-of-space part....

[@raccoonchronicles5134]

BIRTH CONTROL DOESN'T STOP YOUR PERIODS, IDIOT.

[@pacificnorthwestnative5050]

I was out at sea for weeks; stepping on land was crazy!

[@keepitahunnid7133]

How did it feel when you first touched down?

[@pacificnorthwestnative5050]

@@keepitahunnid7133 for a few hours Terra firma felt like it was a boat rocking in the sea! Took a day to get my sea leggs, an hour to get land leggs. As an astronaut I can imagine there are so many things to get use to in space but they recover quickly back on Earth. Muscle memory

[@bigboybonga]

This is actually really cool

[@dtsdigitalden5023]

I seriously love this guy. The perfect scientist / astronaut!

[@johnmozierfishing7010]

How is sweat there does it just float

[@darlamae9876]

I love this guy💙🌍

[@firstnamelastname-zo5gd]

can he talk about his skin care regimen?

[@raginisharma6302]

What a legend!

[@russiandog2759]

I love his videos

[@Tazkar]

I think what will be imperative for long term space travel and self reliance will be Rotating Rings and such to simulate gravity at least partially in one section of a spacecraft where you could then potentially do surgery if necessary.

[@whitestguyuknow]

Lmao they've tried toning it down each time but despite the comments they do that cringey shifting light

[@nyqa]

Correct me if I'm wrong... I don't know why but.. it feels like things are different in space. 😶

[@aniketbanginwar]

IN SPACE, Wait. No light change WTF WTF

[@TheEvilmooseofdoom]

....?

[@SKS6184-]

Lensflare Deviant whenever he says in space, they do that weird light shadow thing that’s not really relevant and it’s also very sudden

[@rdizzy1]

I'm surprised with so many designs around in research studies over the past few decades of (essentially) miniature portable magnetospheres that they haven't thrown one or two on the space station yet to test and compare accordingly.