DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Not Your Average Ab Workout by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The abs can be one of the hardest areas to attack, and most ab routines become pretty monotonous. Try out these duel movement exercises to really engage the core. You’ll also be working other major muscle groups simultaneously, giving you more […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Slow Cooker Chicken Dinners by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chicken dishes can become boring and bland, but the Crockpot can turn traditional recipes into flavorful, tender dishes. Try out these slow cooker chicken dishes to change up your poultry game! Balsamic Chicken Ingredients • 4 chicken breasts • 1 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Strength and Speed Coach Loren Landow, CSCS, is today’s guest on the Mike Dolce Show. Mike Dolce is a 2X 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Yoga Moves for Better Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These moves are great to do as soon as you wake up or right before bed, or both! Stretching out the spine can really aid you in a better night’s sleep. The more proficient you get, the longer you can hold […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 MOVES FOR SEXY SHOULDERS by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Side Lateral Raises • Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your side. • Activate the lats to raise your arms so that they become parallel with the ground, really focusing on engaging the shoulders at the top of the movement […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Coach Duane “Bang” Ludwig and UFC Fighter Mirsad Bektic join Mike Dolce in studio. Mike Dolce is a 2X 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Signs You’re Dehydrated by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With Punxsutawney Phil declaring an early Spring, it’s important to make sure we are adequately hydrated now as our fluid needs will only increase as the weather gets warmer. Look out for these signs and symptoms of dehydration. 1. Bad Breath When […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Mistakes That Are Stalling Your Progress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Sticking to Your Favorites There’s nothing wrong with having go-to movements, or simply ones that you enjoy doing. The ones that make you feel good are what keep you coming back. However, try to throw in some things […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Alan Belcher is a 10-year UFC veteran as well as an entrepreneur, owning three separate companies. He shares his keys to success with us. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Chia Pudding Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chia seeds are packed with electrolytes and protein, and serve as a great after-dinner snack. Try out these recipes to satisfy that sweet tooth! Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding Ingredients • 2 cups almond milk • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • ⅔ cup […]
3 Homemade Salsa Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg Whether you’re hosting a fight night or need an added spin to your salsa game, these salsa recipes are sure to please the taste buds and take both your appetizers and meals to the next level! Mango Lime Salsa Mango has been shown to protect against colon, breast […]
How to Get the Stink Out of Gym Clothes After a hardcore workout, the last thing you want to do is deal with laundry. Unfortunately, leaving your rotten gym clothes in a pile on the bathroom floor for a week will definitely make the situation worse. “Most gym clothes are made of fibers that repel […]
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 […]
THE DOLCE DIET: Benefits of Deadlifting by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Deadlifting gets a bad rap because many people associate this movement with injury. Like anything, if you perform the movement with the proper mechanics, and not beyond your ability level, you should drastically reduce your risk of injury. Most people tend to get […]
3 Delicious Vegan Recipes For The Family by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Avocado Pasta Ingredients • 12 oz. brown rice pasta • 2 ripe avocados • ½ cup fresh basil leaves • 2 cloves garlic • 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1/3 cup […]
6 Ways to Reduce Stress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Deep Breathing Focusing on deep, slow breaths with your eyes closed can really help you regain your composure and relax the body. Similar to a deep breath you’d take during physical stress (exercise), you can do the same with mental/emotional stress. 2) Talk […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Why We Love ‘Thunder Thighs’ (And You Should, Too!) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When most people hear the term “thunder thighs”, they likely think of it negatively. I think thunder thighs are fantastic! Why? What’s more powerful than thunder? The Norse God of Thunder, Thor, is the most powerful & […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Calf Exercises Most of you know that the calves are one of the hardest muscle groups to build up. And you don’t want to be that guy at the gym with a Thor upper body and Jack Skellington lower body. In order to do so, you need to train them at […]
3 High Protein Soup Recipes Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Sweet & Sour Turkey Cabbage Soup Serves 6 Ingredients 1 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 ½ tsp. caraway seeds 1 tsp. thyme 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 white onion, chopped 1 medium sweet-tart apple, diced 6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 1 […]
4 Food Types to Naturally Boost Energy 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 […]
