About the Founder
About the Founder
Dr. Juris Terauds
Dr. Juris Terauds is a world‑recognized biomechanist who reshaped how performance and movement are understood.
From Elite Athlete to Biomechanics Pioneer
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University of Dubuque javelin record holder (215′ 8″)
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Two‑time Iowa Conference Champion
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PhD in Biomechanics, University of Maryland
His career evolved from competitive athletics to scientific research focused on one question:
How does the body move — and how can we improve it safely and efficiently?
Olympic & International Leadership
Dr. Terauds served as:
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Director of Biomechanics Research, Montreal Olympic Games
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Director/Coordinator of Biomechanics Research, 1976 & 1980 Olympics
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Consultant to the United States Olympic Committee
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Consultant to international athletic federations worldwide
His research influenced:
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Modern javelin design used in world‑class competition
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Athletic equipment safety standards
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High‑speed motion analysis in sports science
He also served as a biomechanics representative to NASA, helping establish motion requirements for space shuttle systems.
The Birth of Xiser®
While a Full Professor at the University of Alberta, Dr. Terauds began researching stepping biomechanics.
In 1980, he founded Xiser Industries.
In 1983, he filed the U.S. patent that influenced virtually every stepping machine that followed.
Rather than chasing mass production trends, he focused on designing:
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A compact, durable machine
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Built for true high‑intensity effort
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Serviceable, not disposable
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Portable, yet commercial‑grade
The result became the Xiser® stepping machine — built on biomechanics, not gimmicks.
A Legacy of Science‑Driven Training
Dr. Terauds has:
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Authored 17 books on biomechanics
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Published 34 research articles
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Presented 68 scientific papers internationally
His work spans Olympic performance, aerospace motion research, injury prevention, and exercise science.
Xiser® reflects that legacy — equipment designed from first principles of human movement.
“If you want to look like an athlete, you better train like one.”
— Dr. Juris Terauds