Independent Research

1. Scientific Trial

1999 Study into the Effects of Hypoxi Training

In 1998, a scientific trial was conducted to compare the results achieved with HYPOXI training against those achieved with conventional exercise. The study comprised of 530 women between the ages of 25 to 55, and the average weight of the candidates was 65kg. The group was split in two, with half undertaking conventional exercise on a reclined bike, and the other half using HYPOXI. Both groups had to follow the same calorie controlled diet. The group was monitored for a period of six months.

L250 & S120 results

To summarise:
• those participants who undertook training in the L250 and S120 achieved on average a 3 times higher loss of circumference in the area of the lower body than the controlled sample who undertook conventional exercise.

This study provides further evidence that HYPOXI's L250 and S120 achieve desired weight loss by enhancing the body's natural metabolic function during exercise.

2. Independent study using MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

In a controlled study conducted in Salzburg, Austria, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was used to measure and visually demonstrate the reduction of fat achieved with HYPOXI training.

The test was conducted over a two week period, over which time the subject carried out eight HYPOXI training sessions in the L250. In order to reliably measure the reduction of fat over this time, an MRI was taken prior and then subsequent to the completion of the HYPOXI treatments.

MRI scans of thigh & waist

It is apparent from these MR images that the thickness of the fat surrounding the subject's lower body noticeably reduced on the completion of the HYPOXI L250 training sessions. These magnetic resonance images, coupled with the table of results below, confirm that the circumference loss achieved with HYPOXI is not attributed to fluid loss, but rather the result of real fat degradation.

3. Independent study

Salzburg University, 2007

In 2007, the executive council of the Department of Sportscience and Kinesiologie, University Salzburg, Austria, oversaw a comprehensive study into the validity of Hypoxi as a fat reduction technology. The team comprised of:

Univ. Prof Dr Erich Müller Mag Eva Tischer Mag Elisabeth Löberbauer-Purer Dr Nanna Meyer, Salt Lake City Utah (Nutritionist) Mag Judith Haudum Mag Elisabeth Sinnegger Univ Prof Dr Serge von Duvillard, Texas Univ Ass Dr Susanne Ring-Dimitriou

Parameters of the study (random/blind and/or double-blind)

Four groups of test people were selected – 1 control group (C) and 3 groups were all placed on the same diet. A nutrition program slightly reduced in calories (individually calculated RMR) was composed and monitored by nutritionist, Dr Nanna Meyer.

Group 1: HNC (Hypoxi training 3x/week + nutrition program) Group 2: P (Conventional ergometer training with the Hypoxi-Trainer but without low and high pressure as well + nutrition program) – the Placebo Group Group 3: N (nutrition program without training) Nutrition Group Group 4: C (without any intervention) Control Group

Summary of findings

Using the DEXA measurement technique (Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry to an accuracy of measurement +/- 0,5% at the hospital "Landeskrankenanstalten Salzburg"), the team made the following findings:

• The group undertaking Hypoxi treatments (Group 1) achieved a 264% greater reduction in subcutaneous fat deposits in specific locations than that achieved with diet alone (Group 3).
  
• The group undertaking Hypoxi treatments (Group 1) experienced a 60% greater reduction in subcutaneous fat deposits in the lower body than those people in the placebo group undertaking conventional training (Group 2).
• Positive changes in skin appearance and cellulite were observed – the subjective evaluation of the team rated the effects of Hypoxi 400% better than the effects of diet and training.

Prof Dr Müller concluded:
"low intensive training with the Hypoxi Trainer S120 in combination with an individual well-balanced diet within 12 weeks results in a very high reduction of body weight and mainly affects the adipose. The reduction in targeted adipose is also shown to improve the subjective cognition of the skin..."