Guys what does gravity do to muscles and tissue? I think it weakens them, but im not quite sure.
Nope, you are wrong, Muscles atrophy in no gravity. Look up the word atrophy.
Ok thxs bobpursley
Gravity predominantly acts to load and compress tissues in the body. This compression plays a vital role in maintaining muscle and tissue health.
Gravity-induced loading on the muscles and connective tissues stimulates the body's natural adaptation mechanisms, leading to increased muscle strength, bone density, and overall tissue health. Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking or weightlifting, use gravity as the resistance that muscles need to work against. Over time, this resistance promotes muscle growth and improves muscle tone.
However, in certain circumstances, such as prolonged bed rest or being in a zero-gravity environment, gravity's absence can indeed have detrimental effects on muscles and tissues. During immobilization, such as in prolonged bed rest or spaceflight, muscles and tissues experience reduced stress and loading from gravity. This lack of mechanical stimulation often results in muscle atrophy (weakening) and loss of bone density.
Therefore, while gravity primarily strengthens muscles and tissues through its loading effects, its absence or reduced exposure can lead to muscle weakness and tissue deterioration.