DOLCE LIFESTYLE: How to Measure Success Beyond The Scale by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Often times, people get discouraged by what the scale says. Sometimes it goes up, or down, or stays the same. The scale is not necessarily the best measure of success. If you are losing body fat and gaining muscle, you […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Rules For Gym Virgins by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD New to the gym scene? Follow these courtesies in order to earn respect in the gym not only from others, but for yourself. 1. Don’t Text on a Machine Instead of Actually Using the Machine The leg press machine is not for […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Habits to Help Improve Your Life by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The Dolce Diet is not simply a platform for healthy eating and exercise. We strive for overall wellness, and that includes mental and emotional states. Changing little things throughout your day and creating healthy habits can make a huge impact […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day…Ever! by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Guys and girls alike. Do not neglect the foundation of your body! You use your legs every day to do MANY things, so why wouldn’t you want to build them up nice and strong? Be sure to incorporate these exercises to […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Exercises That Burn More Calories than Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Indoor Rowing This movement engages more muscle groups (arms, legs and back), therefore, on average, you burn about 12.5 calories per minute (size and power output of the athlete will affect your calorie burn). A Concept 2 Rower […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Quick Tips on How to Build Muscle by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Building muscle is no easy feat. There are many factors that play a role, including patience. It takes time to build lean, functional muscle. It could take up to a year to put on ten to twenty pounds of lean […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Best Movements to Target Different Muscle Groups by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Love targeted muscle workouts? Here are some exercises to add to your gym routine. Deltoids • Military Press • Dumbbell Front Rise Chest • Bench Press • Dumbbell Flys • Dips Biceps • Chin-Ups • Barbell and Dumbbell Curls Forearms […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Do It Yourself Homemade Coffee Creamer (The Healthy Version) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Choose a Milk – Coconut Milk – Almond Milk Choose a Sweetener – Stevia – Raw, Organic Honey – Organic Maple Syrup Choose a Flavor – Vanilla Extract – Cinnamon – Nutmeg – Pumpkin Spice – Dark Cacao […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Do You Know How These 6 Foods Grow? 1. Asparagus grows out of the ground. 2. Pineapples also grow from the ground. 3. Artichokes are actually the hard outer petals of a pretty purple flower. 4. Black pepper comes from the fruit of a flowering vine. 5. Peanuts grow off the roots of […]
11 Foods You Should be Having After a Workout by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Banana High in potassium to prevent undue muscle cramping, and helps replenish glycogen stores. Blueberries Filled with antioxidants that help fight off free radical damage onset from your workout regimen. Eggs 1 egg has approximately 6 grams of protein, plus […]
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 […]
5 Steps to Making a New Year’s Resolution You Can Stick To by Lindsay Howard Every New Year we are flooded with thoughts of making changes and setting goals for ourselves; and if we aren’t, our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts are full of other people’s! The problem is most of these thoughts only last […]
Easy Last Minute Healthy Snack Ideas for Parties By Tope Pedro, MPH, Dietetic Intern Having a party? It’s important to not let a day typically filled with indulgent foods derail your health, nutrition and fitness goals. Here are some delicious and easy snack recipes. Baked Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms Yields 20 Ingredients 20 Baby Bella […]
You’re Not Alone In Your Fitness Goals by Shantanee White Dolce Diet Guest Blogger To my friends and family who struggle. To everyone who struggles as well… I’ve been thinking a lot about my many fitness faux pas, and mishaps. I was also reflecting on the many years I spent with quite the defeatist way […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Herbal Teas & Their Benefits by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Not all herbal teas are created equal. The different properties in tea help stimulate different reactions in the body. For example, the high caffeine dosage in green tea won’t be very beneficial when trying to get to sleep. Here is a […]
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 […]
3 Moves For Terrific Triceps Triceps Pushdown • Using a cable machine, start by standing with a slight bend at the hip. • Grab hold of the handles (your elbows should be at about a 45-degree angle to start, palms facing away from you). • Now push the bar down so that your knuckles are […]
Broccoli & Kale Based on recent studies, the cells of these veggies can actually get rid of air pollutants. So what does that mean for our bodies? Well, in a clinical trial of over 300 Chinese subjects, who consumed beverages and products with these cruciferous vegetables in them, urine outputs of 2 chemical pollutants, benzene […]
5 Ways to Lessen Back Pain Today 1. Adjust your office ergonomics Video games and television aren’t the only things that have us stuck to screens. Many people spend long days working at desks, hunched over computers. If you don’t practice proper ergonomics at work, your back, neck and shoulders may suffer. To improve your […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress Quickly by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Go for a walk. Take a buddy, pet, or use it as time to sit with your own thoughts. 2. Breathe! Take some time each day to do some breathing exercises and/or meditate. Life isn’t that serious! 3. Laugh! […]
