Why do standard exercises and diets not lead to loss of fat in the problem zones of the body?
The reason is the poor blood circulation in those problem zones so that the energy stored in the fatty tissue cannot be removed and burnt. Hence fat depots in other body parts will be activated and the pounds in the problem zones stay untouched.

Why does the VacuStep system use an Elliptical Trainer? What is the advantage compared with other sports utensils like Stepper, Spinning Unit or Tread Mill?
Our experience has shown that the combination of elliptical trainer and vacuum-therapy will lead to the best training results. Contrary to other training units and- methods the elliptical trainer has the best effect on the problems zones. The elliptical movement model is similar to the natural movement of the human body and it is gentle to the joints and spinal column. The elliptical trainer is a vertical system ensuring always an uninterrupted flow of lymph.

Cross-trainers exercise also the upper body. Why does VacuStep not include a training of the upper body?
An additional training of the upper body reduces the blood circulation in the lower part and has therefore a negative effect on the training results for the problems zones. Moreover an additional training of the upper body may lead to a strain of the total blood circulation of weaker persons.