About this Event
Think astronaut training is only for scientists in high-altitude jets? Think again.
On Saturday, October 24, is bringing spaceflight conditioning down to Earth. Produced in partnership with, the Cabeus Games: TRAIN LIKE AN ASTRONAUT is an immersive, high-energy, half-day community event designed to let you move, think, and perform like a modern space explorer.
In real spaceflight, astronauts don't just need physical endurance—they must make high-stakes, split-second decisions and perform precision physical tasks while experiencing disorientation, extreme fatigue, and environmental stress. The Cabeus Games translate those exact astronaut physical standards into an approachable, team-driven workout on the turf.
Whether you're an everyday athlete or stepping up to a new fitness challenge, you’ll work in paired "flight crews" across six dynamic stations built to test your resilience.
What to Expect: The 6 Mission Stations
You’ll rotate through six 8-minute mission-inspired stations, each testing a distinct capability required for space exploration:
Station 1: EVA Surface Load & Translation
The Challenge: Simulates moving heavy exploration equipment and lunar samples across shifting gravity gradients.
Equipment: Heavy Sleds & Kettlebells.
Station 2: Cryo-Thermal Fine Motor Precision
The Challenge: Tests your dexterity, grip, and hand-eye coordination under thermal shock conditions—simulating space suit operation in shadowed lunar craters.
Equipment: Ice Buckets, Badminton Rackets & Birdies.
Station 3: Anti-Gravity Core & Trunk Stability
The Challenge: Challenges your core leverage, stability, and trunk control without feet firmly planted—essential for maneuvering in microgravity.
Equipment: Plyo Boxes, Slam Balls & Medicine Balls.
Station 4: Agility Astro-Course & Obstacle Cut
The Challenge: Adapted directly from NASA agility drills to test rapid direction changes, body control, and balance under pressure.
Equipment: Agility Ladders & Speed Hurdles.
Station 5: Cardiovascular Power & Cognitive Memory Stack
The Challenge: Pushes your maximum cardiovascular output while forcing you to solve mission-critical memory sequences while exhausted.
Equipment: SkiErgs, Whiteboards & NASA Memory Sequence Cards.
Station 6: Vestibular Spatial Disorientation Lane
The Challenge: Recreates sensory re-adaptation and spatial disorientation, testing your ability to navigate straight and capture targets after your balance system is disrupted.
Equipment: Ground-anchored Wiffle Ball Bats, Track Lanes & Target Balls
Event Schedule
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Structure: 5 min Briefing | 48 min Rotations | 7 min Debrief & Tier Awards
- All Fitness Levels Welcome: You don't need to be an elite athlete to participate—just bring your energy, focus, and drive!
Space is limited per flight crew—reserve your spot today and see if you have what it takes to earn your flight wings!
Event venue & nearby stays
CUT SEVEN LOGAN CIRCLE, 1101 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
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