Putting the "Lift" in Spaceflight: Spaceflight Human Performance Optimization with Corey Twine, CSCS

Welcome to the first episode of our 2-part mini-series focusing on all things Human Performance and SPACEFLIGHT! 

We're thrilled to announce our first guest in the series, Johnson's Space Center's very own Corey Twine, CSCS! We get all your curiosities answered on what strength and conditioning looks like in the unique niche of astronaut care. Some of the great things you'll hear in this episode:

• What the length of time for reconditioning looks like when returning from space travel and why it is important. 
• What one of the main physiological issues is when returning to earth, and we'll give you a hint, it has nothing to do with muscular strength! 
• What exactly the type of population is.
• How soon do astronauts have until they undergo fitness assessments status post space flight?
• How the body's normal "smart" adaptations can actually have a negative effect when it comes to Space Flight. 
• How long are astronauts required to exercise in space to maintain a healthy lifestyle? 
• What does mental health care look like for astronauts?

Enjoy this fascinating episode that answers all your curiosities, even if you didn't realize you had them! If any of this gets your Spidey senses going like it did for us and you're in the HPO realm, check out Corey's summit he is co-hosting:

Link to event: https://www.uhcl.edu/hhpi/shop-23



Guest Bio:
Corey Twine is an Astronaut Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (ASCR) Specialist at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) for KBR's Government Solutions U.S. Science and Space Business Unit. Prior to this role, Mr. Twine served as a strength and conditioning coach for the Army Special Forces as a part of the Preservation of the Force and Family contract at KBR. He also supported astronauts during the shuttle era, acting as the primary ASCR for several shuttle missions, including STS 114 "Return to Flight" in 2005. Since returning to KBR in 2018, Mr. Twine has worked extensively on projects spanning the design and implementation of mission-specific strength and conditioning programs for individuals in obscure environments. 
Over his career, Mr. Twine held various conditioning coach positions within power 5 universities at The University of Michigan, West Virginia University, Michigan State and Penn State. He also spent various seasons in support of major and minor league sports training camps and clinics, including for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders.

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