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Olympic Rowing Test Shows HIFIm Cuts Astronaut Exercise

5/23/2026

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On 2026-05-22, Olympic medallist Matthew Wells rowed 22 seconds on a flight to test the HIFIm device.
Inventor John Kennett said HIFIm can deliver 300 exercises without power while isolating vibrations.
ESA reserve astronaut Dr Meganne Christian said the device could cut astronaut exercise to 30 minutes daily.
The ESA, NASA, Canada and UK-backed test evaluated the rowing attachment because it cannot be fully tested on Earth.

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On 2026-05-22, Olympic medallist Matthew Wells rowed 22 seconds on a flight to test the HIFIm device.
Inventor John Kennett said HIFIm can deliver 300 exercises without power while isolating vibrations.
ESA reserve astronaut Dr Meganne Christian said the device could cut astronaut exercise to 30 minutes daily.
The ESA, NASA, Canada and UK-backed test evaluated the rowing attachment because it cannot be fully tested on Earth.