India, June 8 -- Strength training helps build muscle, but its benefits go beyond just looking strong at the gym. After you hit the age of 30, weightlifting becomes more important because the body starts to lose muscle and bone density. These changes can impact strength, movement, metabolism, and long-term health.

"An important but often-ignored health issue in India is muscle loss after age 30 and its effects on overall health. Losing muscle can lower metabolism, strength, and mobility over time. One effective way to help people fight these changes as they age is to use orthopaedic devices," Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan Vora tells Health Shots.

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