An idea has been advanced that inertial forces emerging during active movements are able to compensate for the deficiency of weight. The idea is based on the conception that these forces are by their effect on biological objects analogous to gravity forces. Training facilities have been developed, and tentative estimations have been made. The definition of "inertial massage" is introduced.
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