Date: January 11th 2008

Jan 10, 2008

Katherine Trinidad Headquarters, Washington 202-358-3749 katherine trinidad@nasa gov

Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 nicole cloutier-1@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M08-05

NASA ASTRONAUTS OFFER FITNESS TIPS, INSPIRATION FOR NEW YEAR

HOUSTON - For those who set fitness goals as part of their New Year's resolutions, NASA astronauts who have lived aboard the International Space Station have a few tips to face the challenge Astronauts on the station are required to work out as much as two hours each day

After a five-month stay on the station, astronaut Clay Anderson returned to Earth in November and is in the midst of a strict exercise regimen to regain top physical shape To schedule an interview with the Nebraska native, please contact Gayle Frere at 281-483-8645

Although working out in weightlessness may sound easy, it comes with unique challenges that can make it harder and less appealing than exercising on Earth

"You have to attack it incrementally," Anderson said "You have to stay with it Every day you have to figure out a way to get yourself to do it You have to set a goal that motivates you, whether it is new clothes, a class reunion this summer, losing 20 pounds - or being in good shape when you land on Earth "

Astronauts often live and work aboard the station for six months or more at a time The daily workout is key to minimizing bone density and muscle loss that can occur during long stays in space The exercise sessions can include workouts on a treadmill with straps that pull down the astronauts to simulate gravity, a stationary bicycle and an exercise device that uses tension to imitate weightlifting in zero gravity

Video of Anderson and other astronauts working out in space will air on NASA Television's Video File, beginning at noon For streaming video, downlink and schedule information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For more information about Anderson and current space station activities, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

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