Labor Day Menu 2015 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD APPETIZER Summer Stacks Serves 6-8 Ingredients • 2 cups raw almonds, soaked in water for 2 hours • 1¼ cup water • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 2 cloves garlic • 1 tsp. liquid smoke • ¾ tsp. onion […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Moves to Build a Huge Chest by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Want to pump up those pecs? These 5 exercises will help you build up chest muscles. 1. Dumbbell Pullover • Set up by lying on a flat bench with your feet on the floor and your head flat • Grab […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Foods for Your Gut Health by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Greek Yogurt • Acts as a probiotic 2. Kimchi • A lot of fermented veggies improve intestinal flora and help boost the immune system 3. Artichokes • Act as prebiotics 4. Dark Chocolate • Some gut bacteria feeds on the […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Bigger Calves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Wondering how to get big calves? Here are three exercises that will build calf muscles. 1. Standing Barbell Calf Raise • Start with the barbell on your back as you would for a back squat. Load the bar according to YOUR ability […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Ab Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Two out of three pregnant women tend to experience a condition known as Diastasis Recti, which is when the abdominal muscles separate (often seen as that post-baby pooch), but can also be corrected through exercise. It can happen to anyone, […]
2013 Trainer Of The Year, Mike Dolce, breaks down his diet formula for dropping fighters 30 lbs in short periods of time, while getting them shredded but healthy, so they can compete at their full potential. lose weight fast
Brittany Maxwell @BLMPA12 @kiley_wrestling @GarettKiley Introduced me to @TheDolceDiet less than five months ago and I’m loving the results!!
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: 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 • […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Author Shawn Stevenson joins Mike in studio to tell us all how to increase energy, weight loss, productivity and more with his new book “Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success.” Mike Dolce is a 3X […]
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! […]
