The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Professional Gamer Dan Kelly (@WootyStyle) joins Mike in studio. Mike Dolce is a 3X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet & […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Powerful Moves to Train Your Hamstrings by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Developing your hamstrings will help improve your squat numbers, increase flexibility, and allow for a reduced risk of injury, especially when running or deadlifting. Try out these hamstring building exercises to really strengthen those hammies. Good Mornings • Start […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Savory Slow Cooker Side Dish Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients • ½ cup balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp. coconut sugar, packed • 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp. unsalted, […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Cameron Hanes is a hunting athlete highly regarded for his prowess as a bow hunter. He prefers to test himself in the harshest terrain against the fiercest beings, such as the black bear. Cameron also competes as an ultra-endurance athlete. Mike Dolce is a 3X World MMA […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Ab Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Two out of three pregnant women tend to experience a condition known as Diastasis Recti, which is when the abdominal muscles separate (often seen as that post-baby pooch), but can also be corrected through exercise. It can happen to anyone, […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Post-Workout Mistakes That Keep the Pounds On by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Waiting Too Long to Eat Your body has just been through purposeful stress and is in need of recovery and repair. The more you work out, the more muscle you build, which increases your metabolism. Therefore, you need food […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Ankle Building Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Here are some moves that can help strengthen your ankles, prevent injury and allow for better stabilization in your other movements. 1. Walk on the Balls of Your Feet • Helps improve the arch of your foot and strengthens calf muscles. • Start […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce and The Bob explore the concept of Mindfulness. Mike Dolce is a 3X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Vegan Crockpot Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Korean Stir-Fry Ingredients • 2 cups canned chickpeas (added right at the end) • 4 red potatoes • 7 carrots • 1 sweet onion • cooked quinoa (cooked about an hour before serving) Sauce*: • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper • 2 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Key Nutrients for Optimal Blood Pressure by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sodium • Clearly, sodium plays one of the most vital roles in blood pressure regulation, so it’s crucial to monitor your intake and limit it when possible • Sodium is extremely important for nerve impulse transmissions, so we can’t completely […]
Renowned Strength Coach & BJJ Black Belt Adrian Ramirez joins Mike in studio. Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet and creator of UFC FIT, […]
Eat Better Food for a Better Mood Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Ever feeling a little off or extra irritable? There are tons of factors that can affect your mood; your job, spouse, kids, friends, family, health and the list goes on. However, there may be a way to at least alleviate some of the […]
Best Biceps Exercises Working biceps is what most gym-goers love to do, so why not maximize those results? The following biceps movements are a departure from the usual gym routine (with the exception of the first one – which is always a good one to incorporate). Barbell Curl • Keep your hands just outside your […]
Artificial vs. Natural Flavors by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Code of Federal Regulations, a natural flavor is: “the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable […]
Welcome Nicole Kiley! LAS VEGAS, NV – The Dolce Diet is thrilled to announce the addition of Registered Dietitian Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD. Nicole first became interested in dietetics after learning how nutrition impacts athletic performance. Having experienced the effects of misinformation first-hand, Nicole made it her mission to debunk nutrition myths and serve as […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Improve Your Squat by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD If you can’t air squat to depth or with an upright torso, doing loaded squats will be out of the question. Incorporate these drills into your warm-up/workouts in order to improve your squat depth and positioning. Mobility is key in […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 5 Unhealthy Health Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Usually “reduced fat” means added sugar, chemicals and/or calories. We need a good dose of healthy fats, so go with all-natural peanut or almond butter. 2. Sports/Electrolyte Drinks Most of these drinks are manufactured by soda companies, […]
@grace_oconnor tweets: “From chubby mummy of two to ring girl and model @TheDolceDiet #livinglean #hardwork” Thank you Grace for sharing your amazing Dolce Diet results with everyone!
Creating natural energy doesn’t have to be a matter that’s left to the energy drinks and coffee every morning. In fact, most of the time these drinks end up making you feel more sluggish in the middle of the day than if you hadn’t consumed them in the first place. There are ways that you […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Lower Ab Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The lower abs are one of the harder areas to target. Combine that with where visceral fat loves to reside, and getting that all-over chiseled look becomes a little more difficult. It’s a bit easier to target the upper abs, just […]
