Just a few years ago, strength training was mainly associated with lifting increasingly heavier weights and building muscle mass. Today, its role is much broader. The latest reports on fitness trends for 2026 show that resistance training remains one of the most important elements of physical activity, but it is increasingly being supplemented with mobility training, Pilates, and functional exercises. This approach not only helps increase strength but, above all, improves movement quality and physical fitness while reducing the risk of injury.

You finish work, rush to the gym, there are just a few minutes left before your workout, and suddenly you feel hungry. And then the question arises: to eat or not to eat? It all depends on how hungry you are, the type of workout, and when you last ate. There’s no one-size-fits-all rule, but let’s see what the research says.

Creatine monohydrate has long been considered the "gold standard" of supplementation—effective, well-researched, and used by both athletes and recreational exercisers. However, liposomal creatine is increasingly appearing on the market, advertised as a more modern form with better absorption and a lower risk of stomach problems. Is it really worth paying extra for this new technology? How do these two forms differ, and which one works better in practice? In this article, we’ll compare their effects, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness.