"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." New research suggests you can get noticeable muscle gains from shorter strength training sessions.

The known benefits of lifting weights (also known as strength training) continue to pile up: From brain health to longevity to weight loss, the workout method has a full-body impact, inside and out.

These days, lifting weights and building a muscular body gets a lot of attention and for one good reason. If done correctly and consistently, it can trigger a wide range of positive changes in the ...