How the wellness community is helping during COVID-19

As the pandemic began to create a significant impact on population health and businesses were required to shut down, the wellness community responded. Within days, virtual classes were formed, fitness studios started renting out equipment, and the industry did everything they could to maintain a positive attitude during this seemingly bleak time. The response by the public was (and continues to be) tremendous.

According to the CDC, those that have a higher risk of death due to complications with COVID-19 are those with chronic diseases like diabetes, severe obesity, and heart disease. These conditions are at the core of what the wellness industry is trying to eradicate through education, exercise, and healthy eating. Even with restrictions in place, having a fitness studio or gym available is directly beneficial by making sure people do not find themselves in those higher risk factors that are avoidable.

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