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February 03, 2021

Facing the Reality of Childhood Obesity Complicated by the COVID-19 Pandemic

It doesn’t take an expert to see the social effects caused by the pandemic. Yet, plenty of experts can confirm: this year-long travesty has created an abundance of fallout, and some of those hardest hit are the kids.

While this conversation could go many directions, one of the most detrimental ways the COVID-19 restrictions have affected children is weight gain and related health complications. And even though this extra weight may stem from various sources, no one can argue that inactivity is a primary culprit. 

Manish Vakil, founder and CEO of Tumbles, an indoor play gym for children, is especially concerned for the children affected. He suggests taking a positive, proactive approach to the problem. “We eventually will be out of this pandemic,” says Vakil, “and rather than focus on the damage it’s done, we should look forward — not just for our personal good but also for the good of the world.” Vakil is spot-on. The latest statistics show a troubling rise in childhood obesity that becomes everyone’s responsibility to address.

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Nancy & Vini | New Jersey

“Tumbles has built a solid network for owners to collaborate and share ideas, while assisting with training, marketing and hiring as we continue to grow our business.”
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Derek & Camino | Texas

"Education and physical development have been an important foundation of our lives since our own childhood. Tumbles not only promotes these goals, but does so in a fun manner that holds children's attention."
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Brody & Katie | Louisiana

"When we came across Tumbles, we loved that Tumbles offers weekly classes and seasonal camps for both gym and STEAM classes. The idea of a place where kids can grow both physically AND mentally was just what we wanted."
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Prashanth & Vivek | Georgia

"As first-time franchisees, what we didn’t know was how invaluable the Tumbles team’s knowledge, support and assistance would be in getting our doors opened and our first classes started. They helped us with the construction of our site, marketing and initial hiring of our staff. They have been there to answer our questions every step of the way."

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