Founder and Director
of Science and Technology of Ariel Scientific Group, Inc., Gideon is married to Ann Penny, PHD and is the father of 3.
A loyal dog lover, Gideon loves to walk his 2 huge German Shepard's on long morning walks.
He is in constant demand to consult with and perform Motion Analysis on top athletes from around the world.
Dr. Ariel is a world-renowned
authority in biomechanics (the science of linking physics to movement of
the human body) with special expertise in computer science. He is a former
Olympic athlete, and completed his graduate and post-doctoral work at the
University of Massachusetts, where he received a Ph.D. in Biomechanics and
Computer Science. He has published numerous scientific papers, has been
featured on national TV and in many magazines, holds several patents (including
one on variable resistance which is the basis of most modern exercise equipment),
served as consultant to many of the country's leading companies, founded
an independent laboratory devoted to biomechanical research relating to
human performance, and was chairman of the U.S. Olympic Biomechanical Committee.
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