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Obesity Rates Rise During Pandemic, Fueled By Stress, Job Loss, Sedentary Lifestyle

A Planet Fitness employee cleans equipment before a gym's reopening in March in Inglewood, Calif., after being closed due to COVID-19. Reduced access to recreation likely has contributed to weight gain during the pandemic. (AFP via Getty Images)
A Planet Fitness employee cleans equipment before a gym's reopening in March in Inglewood, Calif., after being closed due to COVID-19. Reduced access to recreation likely has contributed to weight gain during the pandemic. (AFP via Getty Images)

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