(1) Background: In this study, sport and subjective psychological well-being is investigated in three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Methods: We have conducted three different representative sample surveys (n = 3600 altogether) on the Hungarian adult population and investigated the sample’s subjective psychological well-being with the WHO-5 Well-Being Index, as well as changes in their subjective well-being through the different waves of the pandemic. Sporting habits and socio-economic variables were also surveyed, and OLS regression models were created focused on the WHO-5 measures. (3) Results: The subjective psychological well-being of the Hungarian adult population decreased significantly, but in the second and third wave of pandemic restrictions, an increase in subjective psychological well-being has been measured. The relationships between the time spent on doing sports and subjective psychological well-being were significant in each pandemic waves. The highest subjective psychological well-being and its highest increase were reported by those who could increase their time spent on doing sports as well. (4) Conclusions: The relationships between the sports activities, physical health, size of settlement, changes in income and subjective psychological well-being of the Hungarian adult population were significant in all three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

THE AIMS OF THE PAPER Previous studies have shown that office spaces are priority areas for research. The shocks of recent years, such as the pandemic, have radically changed the lives of office workers in particular, so researchers consider research related to office spaces increasingly relevant. This research aims to present a systematic literature review (SLR) on the relationship between turbulent times working from home (WFH) during the pandemic and outline the possibility of WFH during the pandemic and that the workers will continue to work in the home office. METHODOLOGY The study uses the method of systematic literature review to achieve the research goal. The process provides an opportunity to transparently collect empirical studies on the given research question. The research took place between 2021-2022, with 54 relevant literature items being included for processing. MOST IMPORTANT RESULTS Our results showed that working from home was and remained an industry-specific option. The competition for talent has intensified in recent years. Employers can get the most out of them, reconstruct their operations and determine what can be monitored remotely. Our results also show that the time, energy and cost of commuting to work are the second most influential motivational factors. In this way, the costs of the employers can also be reduced since they can optimize their office space in connection with the new work organization, thereby reducing their rent and overhead costs. RECOMMENDATIONS The literature review outlined that by adapting and rethinking the experiences during the pandemic, many organizations can organize their work processes more efficiently in the future in accordance with health regulations. Thanks to the shift towards a knowledge-based economy and the spread of Industry 4.0, remote work can be one of the decisive tools for curbing climate change. Acknowledgement: The research project is conducted within the Biomedical Engineering Project of the Thematic Excellence Programme framework. An application for ethical approval for the research methods used in the research "Parameterised comfort in physical spaces" was submitted to the Scientific and Research Ethics Committee of the Health Sciences Council, which granted ethical approval.

Regular physical activity is essential for health promotion, yet participation patterns and the motivational determinants of exercise vary widely among recreational exercisers. This study examined exercise behavior and motivational profiles among members of two Hungarian fitness centers using the Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale (PALMS). A cross-sectional survey was completed by 1087 adults, assessing demographics, BMI, exercise frequency, service use, and eight motivational dimensions. Health- and body-related motives were most strongly endorsed, while intrinsic motives (Mastery, Enjoyment) and social or external motives showed greater variability. Exercise frequency was positively associated with Mastery and Competition/Ego motivation, and regression analysis identified Mastery as a significant predictor of attendance, whereas age and female gender were negative predictors. Appearance motivation was positively related to BMI, Affiliation predicted participation in group fitness classes, and Others’ Expectations predicted the use of personal training services. Significant gender- and age-specific motivational differences were also observed. The findings demonstrate that although health and appearance motives dominate, intrinsic and social motives are more strongly linked to sustained engagement. These results highlight the need for motivation-sensitive approaches in fitness programming and public health strategies aimed at promoting long-term exercise adherence and disease prevention.

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic floor distress are common among women and may be influenced by physical activity, body mass index (BMI), education, and knowledge. This study examined these factors among Iranian women. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study included 150 Iranian women aged 30-85 years. Data were collected using demographic questionnaires, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ-LF), the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20), the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), and a self-reported knowledge scale. Analyses included descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis tests, ANOVA, and Spearman correlations, with significance set at p<0.05. Results: Most participants had moderate physical activity (90.7%), were overweight (70%), and reported medium to high knowledge levels (68.7%). BMI was significantly associated with pelvic floor distress (p=0.010) and UI (p<0.001), with overweight women showing the highest PFDI-20 and ICIQ-UI scores. Physical activity was not significantly associated with symptoms (p>0.05). Education was associated only with the Urinary Distress Inventory subscale (p=0.034). Knowledge level showed significant differences in the PFDI-20 subscales and total scores, with medium knowledge linked to the lowest symptoms, while differences in UI severity were statistically significant (p=0.024). Conclusions: BMI was the strongest factor associated with pelvic floor distress and UI, while physical activity and education showed limited associations, highlighting the importance of weight management and targeted educational interventions.

Background: Dietary supplement use in recreational fitness settings is often interpreted through performance-oriented frameworks, yet little is known about how anthropometric status, behavioral engagement, and internalized exercise motives jointly shape real-world purchasing decisions. We examined whether objectively measured BMI, training frequency, current dieting (any type), sex, and motivational structure predict on-site supplement purchase and per-occasion spending in a large gym population. Methods: In a cross-sectional sample of N = 1,087 fitness center users, height and body weight were measured on site and used to compute BMI, and self-reported training, current dieting (a single yes/no item on following any kind of diet), and purchasing/spending data were collected. Five exercise-related motives underwent exploratory factor analysis, yielding two data-derived dimensions: (F1) broad health–appearance motivation and (F2) muscularity vs. weight-loss polarity. Multivariable logistic regression predicted purchase (yes/no), and linear regression modeled log-transformed spending. Sex interactions and a bootstrap mediation (BMI → F1 → spending) were tested. Model discrimination was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) Results: Higher training frequency (OR = 1.79), dieting (OR = 2.14), male sex (OR = 2.05), and F1 motivation (OR = 1.88) independently predicted greater likelihood of purchase, whereas higher BMI was associated with lower purchase odds (OR = 0.88). A significant Sex × F1 interaction indicated that the F1–purchase association was stronger among women. The purchase model showed good apparent discrimination (AUC ≈ 0.82; estimated on the fitting sample). In contrast, spending per occasion was negatively associated with F1, F2, BMI, and training frequency, suggesting more frequent but smaller transactions among highly motivated exercisers. No indirect BMI → motivation → spending pathway was observed. Conclusion: In recreational gym users, supplement purchasing reflected anthropometric status, behavioral investment, and internalized exercise motives. More engaged and more motivated exercisers were more likely to purchase but spent less per occasion, consistent with structured, goal-congruent consumption, whereas higher BMI was associated with lower purchase odds.

Background: The goal of this study was to prove that children’s physical activity decreases with age. A significant correlation was found between health awareness and regular exercise. The deliberately designed elementary school health education program had a positive effect on health behavior. Material and methods: The same questionnaire was used every year. Questions were alternately connected to health and sports subjects. The nutrition habits and trends of the students were explored, and personal opinions and feedback were welcomed. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis (p<0.05) were applied. Students were aged from 11 to 14 years. Results: Based on the BMI, more than 13% of the students were morbidly obese or undernourished. Almost 10% of the students were overweight or obese. More than 65% of students engaged in sports on a regular basis at the lowest estimate 2 or 3 times a week. Nearly 10% of children never participated in sport activity or physical exercise outside of physical education classes. Conclusions: tarting from the 8th grade, it would be important to include informational lectures on appropriate training in the curriculum, and it is also important to promote a healthy lifestyle among both parents and children and to operate a healthy school canteen. The infrastructure of schools and the range of sports activities should be improved.