DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 7 Moves to Roll Away the Pain by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When we go hard in the gym, we tend to pay a small price for doing so in muscle soreness. For me, soreness is almost a good feeling because it’s a way for me to prove to myself that I […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Build A Better Butt in 4 Moves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD How do you get a tighter, more toned butt? These 4 moves will certainly help! Best of all, you can do this mini workout pretty much anywhere! 1. 10 (each side) Kickbacks • Kneel on all fours • Keeping hips […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce talks about how to build big muscles, 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. As the founder of The Dolce […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Slow Cooker Recipes Break out your Crock-Pots! Here are three delicious recipes that are sure to be a big hit when the family sits down for dinner. These healthy slow-cooker recipes also make for some delicious leftovers. Enjoy! Slow Cooker Tex Mex Quinoa Serves 6-8 Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Unique Back to School Lunch Ideas by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD It’s back-to-school time once again! Before you know it, kids will be bored of the same old lunches. Here are some healthy school lunch ideas to keep in mind! Sandwich Sushi Ingredients • Inner ingredients of choice (you can choose […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE:10 Foods to Amp Up Your Metabolism by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Our bodies digest different types of foods at different rates. And it has to work a touch harder to break down some foods more than others. For example, your body has to work harder to digest a crunchy apple than a […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Healthy Drinks That Aren’t Water by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Fruit-Infused Water/Spa Water • Simply throw in your fruit of choice into water for 1-2 hours before enjoying. • Try it with watermelon, berries, citrus fruit or cucumber (yes, I know that’s not a fruit). Try this SAVVY fruit infuser […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 8 Best Gluten-Free Grains by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LDAmaranth • Great source of lysine, an essential amino acid, which helps the body absorb calcium and is a building block of protein Brown Rice • Inexpensive and high in protein Buckwheat (despite wheat in its name, it contains no gluten) • Actually considered […]
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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Foods That Make Calories Count by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD One of the principles of The Dolce Diet is “Don’t Count Calories, Make Calories Count!” Zero-calorie foods are one way to do just that! A “zero-calorie food” is a food that your body expends more energy to digest than the total amount […]
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 […]
In Defense of Fruit: 3 Things to Consider By Amber Lowry Fruit: it’s healthy right? Some diets would disagree. Due to its sugar content, specifically fructose, fruit has earned somewhat of a bad reputation in certain health circles. With so much contradictory information circulating online, figuring out fruit’s place in your diet can be confusing. […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Memorial Day Celebration Menu Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. To all the men and women who’ve served or continue to serve in our armed forces, we thank you. APPETIZER Patriotic Berry Salsa • 1 c. fresh blueberries • […]
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 […]
Weird Facts You Never Knew About Your Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is filled with traditions passed down from generation to generation…And also with oddities. Here are four fun ones we enjoyed reading. 1) Sweet Potatoes Were Henry VIII’s Favorite Aphrodisiac Many foods have been considered aphrodisiacs, but sweet potatoes were more famous than most for “procuring […]
6 Ways To Feel Better Right Now By Amber Lowry When trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle, it can be overwhelming to see all the ways you can change your lifestyle habits. Combine that with the stress of everyday life and it’s easy to feel discouraged on days when your will isn’t strong. This can […]
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Prevention and Relief by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the feeling you typically get the morning or two after a workout. Your muscles take some time to feel the intensity of your previous day’s workout. That’s why you can usually do 100 lunges without thinking […]
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 […]
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 LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Perkier Breasts by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These moves won’t magically give you bigger breasts, but they can help make them firmer and perkier. Remember, size doesn’t matter! It’s all about the presentation. So use these moves to give yourself a surgery-free, natural breast lift! 1. Med Ball Push-Ups […]
