Ray Browning is a fitness expert, biomechanist

Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the application of mechanical principles to biological systems, such as humans, animals, plants, organs, and cells. Perhaps one of the best definitions was provided by Herbert Hatze in 1974: "Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of...

 and former professional triathlete. He focuses on motivating and educating people to live healthly and active lifestyles.

During his career as a professional triathlete, he captured seven Ironman titles and won the 1993 Winter Triathlon World Championships. He was also well known for shattering the Ironman New Zealand bike and overall course records in 1989 while riding the first triathlon specific bicycle designed by Dan Empfield

Dan Empfield

Dan Empfield is an entrepreneur in the world of multisport, inventor of the 'triathlon wetsuit' in 1987, and the "tri-specific racing bike" in 1989. The original designs were manufactured by the Quintana Roo company, which he founded in 1987....

 with a steep seat geometry and smaller 650c wheels.

Browning hosted seasons 6 and 7 of the long-running PBS television series Trailside: Make Your Own Adventure

Trailside

Trailside: Make Your Own Adventure is the longest running outdoor "how-to" adventure public television series. It aired in the USA on non-commercial public television stations, distributed to them first by American Public Television, Boston, and later by National Educational Telecommunications...

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