The Discus Thrower & His Dream Factory

Dr. Gideon Ariel is a world-renowned authority in biomechanics, the science linking physics to movement of the human body, with special expertise in computer science. He is an Israeli former Olympic track and field athlete, competing in the shot put and discus throw. He completed his graduate and post-doctoral work at the University of Massachusetts, where he received a Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Computer Science. Dr. Ariel has published numerous scientific papers, has been featured on national TV and in many magazines, and holds several patents, including one on variable resistance which is the basis of most modern exercise equipment.