*3.4. Urban vs. Rural Living Environment*

Statistical analysis showed significant differences in MET/min/week for the preconfinement condition between participants living in urban and rural environments (*p* = 0.002). Additionally, significant differences in the total weekly energy expenditure (MET-min/week) were depicted for the during-confinement condition (*p* < 0.001), with participants living in rural environments reporting higher values (Figure 5a). On the other hand, the analysis revealed significant changes in MET-min/week between the pre- and during-confinement condition, for both participants living in urban and rural environments (*p* < 0.001) and (*p* < 0.001), respectively (Figure 5a). Likewise, significant differences were recorded in the MET-min/week difference between urban and rural living environments, with a higher decrease among urban living participants (*p* < 0.001) (Figure 5b).

**Figure 5.** Living environment differences in MET-min/week (pre and during COVID-19). (**a**) Total weekly energy expenditure (MET-min/week) pre- and during home confinement in relation to urban and rural living environment. (**b**) Total weekly energy expenditure (MET-min/week) difference between pre- and during home confinement in relation to urban and rural living environment. Legend: \*\*\*\*: (*p* < 0.001); \*\*\*: (*p* = 0.002).
