July 15, 2015 – Manny Gamburyan secured a dominant decision victory over Scott Jorgensen at UFC Fight Night 71 in San Diego. Gamburyan weighed in the day before at 135 lbs. via Mike Dolce’s “Dolce Diet” method. Dolce has worked with Gamburyan since the first time “The Anvil” made the drop to 135 lbs., making […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Ways To Actually Lose Body Fat by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Before just blurting out that you need to lose fat, you need to understand the importance of fat. Everyone needs some fat on their bodies for various functions, such as insulation, regulation of body temperature, proper nervous system function and […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Tips to Get Shredded by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Use Free Weights Instead of Machines With free weights you get a better range of motion, plus you need to constantly engage your core to stabilize during these movements. Machines tend to do a lot of the work for you. Remember, […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves for a Strong Lower Back by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Here are some of the best exercises to strengthen your lower back. 1. Hip Extensions Lie face down on a hyperextension bench or GHD (glute-ham developer) machine. Make sure your upper thighs lie flat across the wide pad, leaving enough […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Fiber Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fiber is important for optimal digestive health and decreases your risk for developing heart disease. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that really helps clean out the system. In terms of heart health, it binds to cholesterol and removes it as it makes its […]
Mike Dolce to Headline ‘London Real’ Masterminds Event AN INCREDIBLE 3 DAY EXPERIENCE FROM LONDON REAL- Sept. 25-27, 2015 Are you Getting the Most out of Your Life and Business? Want to Learn Up-Close and Personal from the Greatest Minds in the History of London Real during an Immersive Experience in London? Spend an Intensive […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Reasons Why Women Should Lift by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. More Effective Fat Loss You utilize more oxygen during strength training, and when your body uses more oxygen, it increases your metabolic rate and burns more calories. You won’t get the same results with running or yoga alone. The intensity […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Tips to Get Ripped by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Eat Your Carbs! It’s not ALL about protein, guys. Far too many people think that carbs prevent you from getting lean and building muscle. It simply isn’t true. You should never be cutting out carbs completely…monitoring and adjusting portions, yes. Basically, […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike talks to Jens Pulver and we learn about a new show called Wimp 2 Warrior that’s letting everyday folks try their hand at MMA fighting. Mike also answers your questions. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Non-Dairy Calcium Sources by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Calcium is needed to build strong bones as well as for muscle contractions. Most people think they can only get calcium through dairy foods, such as milk or yogurt. However, this non-dairy food list can help supply the required serving (about 1000mg) […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 AB-solutely Simple Core Exercises 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Do-Anywhere Tummy Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Our midsections are one of the first places the eye gets drawn to and is often the hardest area to target. Try these do-anywhere exercises to help build a strong core and flatten out that tummy. These exercises are easy to do […]
Welcome Ridge Kiley! LAS VEGAS, NV – The Dolce Diet is excited to announce Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Ridge Kiley has joined our team. Ridge has a strong passion to spread knowledge about living a healthy lifestyle through the Dolce Diet principles. He has experience working with all ages and levels of fitness and […]
Dolce Diet Guest Blog Almost There, Reaching Your Goal By Theo Wells IV, Dolce Diet Guest Blog I haven’t reached my goal yet. I’ve sweat more than I can imagine. I’ve walked through the monstrous grocery aisles, turning my head at what I used to eat and scanning the labels of products with an eagle-like […]
UFC 184: Ronda Rousey Weighs In At 135 lbs. via The Dolce Diet Photo: Ed Mulholland Photo: Hans Gutknecht
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Best Moves to Fight Off Cellulite by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Plié/Sumo Squat • Stand with your legs out a little wider and point each toe to the opposite walls. • Keep the same posture and technique as a regular squat, but, when you push back up to standing position, […]
6 Moves to Help You Relax At the Dolce Diet, we are far more than a nutrition brand. We are an overall health, wellness and longevity brand. Your health is measured by more than just what you put in your mouth or how much you can back squat. It’s important to decompress and relieve any […]
Healthy Stocking Stuffers This Christmas give your kiddos some healthy options other than candy canes, chocolate candies and gummy bears. Here are some great stocking stuffer substitutions (try saying that three times fast!) that Santa would be proud to provide: • Trail mix (make it creative by preparing in Christmas-themed snack bags) • Individual boxes […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself To Do Anything by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Focus on the Next Positive Step Leave behind any negative thoughts and focus on the positive future ahead. 2. Be Confident in Yourself Nothing is more attractive than loving yourself and realizing your own worth. You attract […]
Top 10 Busy Mom Power Foods by Dolce Diet Staff Busy moms unite! Whether you’re juggling an infant, chasing after a toddler or both, you need to keep your energy up. One of the best ways to do this is by consuming power packed foods. 1. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt stands out as a power […]
