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 […]
DOLCE APPROVED: SUPER BOWL SNACKSThese tasty game-day snacks will hit the spot without bogging you down. VEGGIE TRAY WITH DOLCE MINT TZATZIKI DIP Cut up your favorite vegetables and serve them with this classic Greek dipping sauce. INGREDIENTS -2 (8 ounce) containers plain Greek yogurt (Vegan option: Use soy yogurt) -2 cucumbers – diced small […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Row to Improve Your Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD For those that know me, they know I hate cardio and would prefer to lift weights faster. HOWEVER, I have the utmost respect for those who can run/row/cycle for long distances. I really don’t know how you do it, and I […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Best Biceps Movements by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 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). […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Change Up Your Traditional Leg & Butt Routine by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Barbell Pause Squats -After you’ve mastered squatting with load (front and back squats), you can start to incorporate pause squats. Pause squats are a great way to engage the glutes as the primary muscle to stand back up. […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Commentator and Producer Joey Varner joins Mike Dolce for this very funny and insightful episode. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Men’s Fitness Top 30 Game Changer for fitness. As the […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Casserole Dishes To Make Tonight by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Casserole dishes are great to bring to gatherings, or throw together for the family in a pinch. Check out these hearty Dolce-Aproved recipes! Broccoli & Cheesy Quinoa Casserole Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked • 2 crowns of […]
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 DIET LIFESTYLE: Simple & Healthy Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These desserts are just what that sweet tooth was looking for without the guilt and added sugar! Avocado Brownies Ingredients • 1 large avocado • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce • ½ cup maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 3 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bye-Bye Bra Fat! At-Home Back and Chest Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD *You’ll need some light dumbbells (8-10 lbs.) or something similar to use in each hand Push-Ups • Start by lying on the ground with hands just outside the shoulders. • Trying to keep your body as straight as […]
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 […]
Top 10 Foods to Buy Organic These foods tested with the highest pesticide residue according to data from the USDA….so go organic!! 1. Apple 2. Strawberries 3. Grapes 4. Celery 5. Peaches 6. Spinach 7. Sweet Bell Peppers 8. Nectarines 9. Cucumbers 10. Cherry tomatoes So next time you’re out shopping for your Dolce-Approved menu […]
3 Protein-Packed Pudding Recipes by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Peanut Butter Cup Chia Seed Pudding Serves 3-4 Ingredients • ½ cup chia seeds, divided • 2 cups almond milk • 3 Tbsp. cacao powder • 2-3 Tbsp. maple syrup or agave nectar • 1½ tsp. vanilla extract, divided • ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Row to Improve Your Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD For those that know me, they know I hate cardio and would prefer to lift weights faster. HOWEVER, I have the utmost respect for those who can run/row/cycle for long distances. I really don’t know how you do it, and I […]
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With the flow of the holiday season, our midsections may have taken a toll. Now, of course to shed fat around the midsection, you’ll need to do more fat-burning types of movements along with a touch of cardio. Remember, that when we work a muscle group, we cause hypertrophy […]
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 […]
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DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bodyweight Butt Blasters by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are lots of exercises that target the glutes, but many of them often involve equipment. So what if you’re traveling, trying to squeeze in a workout while the baby’s asleep, can’t squat due to a nagging knee injury, or simply don’t have […]
Here is our delicious Dolce Diet Independence Day Menu that’ll keep your fitness progress on track and still let you have all the fun that traditionally is part of the July Fourth weekend celebrations! APPETIZER BLT Kale Dip Ingredients • 1 pound of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled • 4 large kale leaves • 2 […]
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 […]
