LifeLong Learning - San Marcos
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Dr. Angela Black, a San Marcos pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician, is passionate about helping busy adults and families create lasting change --without perfection, overwhelm, or fad diets. Her podcasts, videos, and practical resources offer science-backed, judgment-free guidance on building a healthier life -- starting with what’s on your plate and expanding into how you move, sleep, manage stress, and show up for yourself each day.
CLICK HERE to learn about a variety of topics, including How Bad is Sugar, Really?; The Science of Hydration: What Your Body Really Needs; From Beer to Kimchi: The Magic of Fermented Foods.
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Muscle Over 30: How to Preserve Strength, Prevent Disease,
and Stay Independent with Laura Coleman
We tend to think of muscle loss as something that happens in our 70s or 80s, but it actually starts happening in our 30s.
On average, we lose 3-5% of muscle mass per decade beginning around age 30… and strength declines even faster. For women, the loss often accelerates after menopause. Many people don’t notice it until something simple suddenly feels harder: opening jars, standing up from the floor, carrying groceries.
Muscle is a metabolically active organ. It helps regulate blood sugar. It protects against insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and Type 2 diabetes. It supports bone density. It stabilizes joints. It reduces fall risk.
The podcast also reveals something that surprises many people: muscle mass and strength are not the same thing. You can get significantly stronger before you ever “look” more muscular. That early strength gain is largely neurological—your body learning to recruit muscle fibers more efficiently.
Ten minutes is enough to start. Laura Coleman, Dr. Black’s personal trainer, shares her favorite strength building exercises to do at home with little or no equipment.