The exact amount of time you need to lift weights to see muscle gains, according to research

Strength training benefits people of all ages. It has a slew of research-backed perks, including improved mental health, brain health, bone density, lower blood pressure, increased lean muscle mass, decreased visceral fat, and a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. And it turns out, you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to see results, according to recent research.

A small study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise in April found that people who lifted weights for just 30 minutes...