The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce and Dolce Diet Head Dietitian Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD talk fad diets and more! 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. […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 4 Breakfast Mistakes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Skipping Breakfast Your mindset is that if I skip breakfast, then I skip the additional calories in my day. Big mistake. By skipping breakfast, you deprive your metabolism of revving up and continuing to burn throughout the day. The longer you […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 6 Ways to Keep Eating Healthy by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Keep it Clean Stick to whole foods, and not food products. A whole food hasn’t been processed or manufactured. It comes from nature. Food products are combinations of foods and chemicals. Keep it as clean as you can. For […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Food Substitutions Based on Preference or Allergy by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These foods carry similar nutrient profiles and can easily be substituted into your diet due to personal preference and/or the presence of an allergy or intolerance. You’ll still get essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Don’t be afraid to […]
Dolce Diet Lifestyle: Increase Your Biceps by 1 Inch in 5 Weeks by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Increase Your Protein One to 2 grams per pound of bodyweight is what’s usually recommended in order to put on size. Make sure those sources are coming from leaner cuts of meat so that you don’t put […]
What Ronda Rousey Really Eats In A Day Undefeated UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey doesn’t just mosey into the Octagon and kick some ass. She trains like crazy — usually twice a day — and follows The Dolce Diet, an approach to eating that incorporates whole, nutrient-rich ingredients thought to maintain muscle mass and promote […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: How to Lose Weight While You Sleep STAFF REPORT The gym and the kitchen are the two of the places where we can lose weight, build muscle and encourage an overall healthy lifestyle. But there is also a third place we can lose weight that may surprise you; in the bedroom. 1) Have […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Weird Health & Fitness Facts You Didn’t Know STAFF REPORT Despite the expense, it is thought that 80% of Americans who have a gym membership don’t go to the gym. To Wear a Smaller Pants Size, You Should Gain Weight We’re talking muscle weight! If two people both weigh 195 pounds and just […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 4 Killer Core Moves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Leg Drop Raise legs upwards and inhale to tighten the abs. Then breathe out and lower the legs slowly. When legs are about to touch the floor, pause and inhale. Exhale again and raise legs to starting position. Repeat for 3 sets of […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 4 Ways to Fight off Anxiety by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Meditate There are many different levels of meditation. You can sit alone quietly for a few minutes or a few hours. You can also actively work on being aware of your thoughts without changing them (keep it positive). Envision yourself in […]
5 TASTY SOURCES OF PROBIOTICS by Tope Pedro So what’s the hype about probiotics? Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they help move food through your gut and help keep it healthy. Research is finding that a healthy gut may reduce inflammation and help with weight management, a risk factor for many […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Best Dumbbell Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Overhead Press • Stand with feet wide, holding dumbbells with arms in a goal post position • Brace abs into spine and extend arms straight overhead. • Slowly lower elbows to return to start. • Repeat for 20 reps. Bent Over Row […]
These 4 Yoga Moves Can Improve Your Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Meditation Pose • Position yourself comfortably on your bed. • Cross your legs (playground position) and lengthen your spine. • Keep your shoulders pressed downward toward the bed. • Place your hands at your knees and breathe deeply and slowly. The […]
These movements are great for sculpting Gladiator-like shoulders, and will also help improve your posture. Most of these movements can be done with either a dumbbell or kettlebell, whatever is available to you. If you’ve never used a kettlebell, ask a trainer for a brief tutorial to prevent injury, otherwise stick with the dumbbells. Dumbbell […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Stretches to Increase Flexibility by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Forward Hip Hinge • Lower your hands to the sides and fold forward, keeping your back flat and hinging at the hips • Drop your hands to the floor. Go to your range of motion for as long as you […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike talks to legendary champion bodybuilder, Chris Cormier. 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 founder of The Dolce Diet & creator […]
Ronda Rousey Weighs in at 134 lbs. for UFC 193 via The Dolce Diet Photo: Dave Mandel November 13, 2015 MELBOURNE – Ronda Rousey defends her title against Holly Holm at UFC 193 on Saturday. But first Rousey weighed in at 134 lbs. through Mike Dolce’s weight management system The Dolce Diet. As Rousey’s nutrition […]
By Mary Spiegelberg We are all destined to get into a funk every now and then. Whether it’s just for a day or it lasts a couple weeks, feeling “off” is never fun. Quality of life is EVERYTHING, so here are four tips to help you fight the funk. 1. Wakeup grateful Before you get […]
Pool Noodle Olympics by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Turn your backyard into the next Olympic arena. These activities would best be done on grass (maybe with a sprinkler on for some added flair) however, you could also do these around the pool. Just be careful not to slip and fall on the wet deck. […]
1) Bent Over Barbell Row • Set up in a snatch grip (wide). • Place the barbell in the crease of your hip, and bend at your waist (back should be as flat as possible) • Start with your arms straight, then row up so that your elbows go towards the ceiling. • Return to […]
