For some, sitting behind the microphone means little activity for long stretches.  When possible, some announcers prefer to stand while announcing but not all situations lend themselves to being able to do that.  Gaining weight is easier than losing it and with that, over time, comes health issues.

StateCollege.com: VIDEO: Dean DeVore Rides a Roller Coaster, Big and Small

Dean DeVore weighed 380 pounds in 2012 and held a busy schedule of announcing football, volleyball, gymnastics, soccer and just about everything else at Penn State University.  The next year, he had surgery to help with the weight issues and since that time has lost 160 pounds.  He’s still announcing and continues working at Accuweather, though now really enjoys getting in a round of 18 or hitting the courts to volleyball the ball around.