COVID-19: Facts and myths about physical activity in sports facilities

Benefit Systems is launching a franchise model for its Zdrofit network, expanding the growth strategy that has until now relied on organic development and acquisitions. The goal is to accelerate the brand’s expansion, increase the availability of sports infrastructure, and further develop the MultiSport ecosystem.

According to the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) data, in the first half of 2026, Poles spent nearly 150 million days on sick leave – the result similar to that of the corresponding period last year. Lifestyle diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, are common causes of absenteeism. Surveys show that the incidence of illness and, consequently, the number of days spent on sick leave, could drop significantly if we, as a society, engaged in regular physical activity. Analyses conducted on behalf of Benefit Systems show that physical inactivity is a systemic phenomenon.

New system, different scope of responsibilities, team reorganisation. At work, situations requiring one to adapt to new conditions arise regularly. Some of them are also linked to the need to acquire further skills and to mounting pressure. On 10 October, World Mental Health Day, experts highlight the impact of constant adaptation on employees and discuss how to support teams in a dynamic environment.