Rowing Exercise Study (IMAGE) National Space Biomedical Research Institute Caption To preserve astronaut health on long missions, NSBRI is researching the benefits of rowing as part of an exercise program to counteract space-related heart, lung, muscle and bone problems. Peter Snell, Ph.D., oversees a study participant performing rowing exercise at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine. Credit UTSW Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.