The information below is not provided to scare you but simply make you aware of the facts and risks of physical inactivity. If we can help motivate you by including access to research and studies that quantify the risks of physical inactivity, then we have accomplished one of our main objectives.

Inactivity leads to muscle deterioration, muscle weakness and poor circulation which can make it increasingly difficult to take up any activity that may improve this condition. The vibration platform is the ideal tool for those individuals looking to start a new fitness regime but who have not worked out in along period of time.

Physical inactivity has been directly linked to coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, colon cancer, breast cancer, Type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis among other ailments.

If you want to read the full studies and research referenced in this section, you can click on the blue areas. They are links to the original documents from the respective organizations that published them.

 What are common health consequences of overweight and obesity? World Health Organization

“Overweight and obesity lead to serious health consequences. Risk increases progressively as BMI increases. Raised body mass index is a major risk factor for chronic diseases such as:

• Cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke) - already the world's number one cause of death, killing 17 million people each year.
• Diabetes – which has rapidly become a global epidemic. WHO projects that diabetes deaths will increase by more than 50% worldwide in the next 10 years.
• Musculoskeletal disorders – especially osteoarthritis.
• Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon).”

 You can see below individual statistics and references for the United States, Canada and information from the World Health Organization with links to each area of concern.

United States of America

“Regular physical activity, fitness, and exercise are critically important for the health and well being of people of all ages. Research has demonstrated that virtually all individuals can benefit from regular physical activity, whether they participate in vigorous exercise or some type of moderate health-enhancing physical activity. Even among frail and very old adults, mobility and functioning can be improved through physical activity.¹ Therefore, physical fitness should be a priority for Americans of all ages.” US Department of Health and Human Services

“Physical inactivity and its associated health problems have substantial economic consequences for the U.S. health care system. In the long run, physical inactivity threatens to reverse the decades-long progress that has been made in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with many chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. A physically inactive population is at both medical and financial risk for many chronic diseases and conditions including heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis.

The increasing prevalence of chronic medical conditions and diseases related to physical inactivity are associated with two types of costs. First, there are health care costs for preventative, diagnostic, and treatment services related to these chronic conditions. These costs may include expenditures for physician visits, pharmaceuticals, ambulance services, rehabilitation services and hospital and nursing home care. In addition, there are other costs associated with the value of lost wages by people unable to work because of illness and disability, as well as the value of future earnings lost by premature death. In 2000, the total cost of overweight and obesity was estimated to be $117 billion.” US Department of Health and Human Services

Canada

The direct cost of physical inactivity in Canada, based on a study by Katzmarzyk et al. (2000) including the cost of hospital care, physician care, drugs and research are estimated at C$2.1 billion in 1999.

The total direct and indirect costs in 2004 were C$5.3 billion Katzmarzyk et al. These costs are borne by all of us in a global economy.

The good news is, Kwikfit can help. Our whole body vibration line of products will assist in your journey to achieving a state of health and well-being or, if you are already active, to your ongoing health and fitness goals.

Health Consequences of Being Overweight?

World Health Organization - 2006

Q: What are the health consequences of being overweight?

A: The latest WHO projections indicate that at least one in three of the world's adult population is overweight and almost one in 10 is obese. Additionally there are over 20 million children under age five who are overweight.

Being overweight or obese can have a serious impact on health. Carrying extra fat leads to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon). These conditions cause premature death and substantial disability.

What is not widely known is that the risk of health problems starts when someone is only very slightly overweight, and that the likelihood of problems increases as someone becomes more and more overweight. Many of these conditions cause long-term suffering for individuals and families. In addition, the costs for the health care system can be extremely high.

The good news is that overweight and obesity are largely preventable. The key to success is to achieve an energy balance between calories consumed on one hand, and calories used on the other hand.

To reach this goal, people can limit energy intake from total fats and shift fat consumption away from saturated fats to unsaturated fats; increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts; and limit their intake of sugars. And to increase calories used, people can boost their levels of physical activity - to at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days.

The recommendations by the World Health Organization can be effectively accomplished by the use of our whole body vibration machines in three 10 minute sessions per day which is actually equivalent to much more regular , non- whole body vibration, activity.