DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Moves to Banish Back Fat by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Negative Pull-Ups Use a box or step to hoist your chin over the bar, then SLOWLY lower yourself to the point that your arms are fully extended. 2. Perfect Push-Ups Set up with your feet together and your hands about […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike answers your questions! 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 of UFC FIT, Mike […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 7 Ways to Help You Get to Sleep Faster by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We all know that sleep is crucial for overall wellness, and is a key component in building muscle and increasing performance. Rest is part of the program! So here are some tips to help you get a better […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Micronutrients Every Athlete Needs by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Calcium This nutrient is essential for proper bone growth/development/maintenance. Be sure to consume enough vitamin D with calcium, which enhances the absorption of calcium. Sources: Greek yogurt, spinach, kale, cheese, broccoli 2. Vitamin D This vitamin is very important for the […]
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! […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 8 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling 1. At the Airport, Look for Real, Whole Food There is usually fruit and raw nuts/seeds available at the quick-stop shops, and some restaurants have grilled chicken breast that you can order and take on the plane with you. 2. Keep Drinking Water It’s easy to […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Workplace Habits to Avoid 1. Eating Lunch at Your Desk Alone Social interaction is a huge part of our eating patterns. If we sit alone, we may mindlessly eat, thus overeating. If we make it a point to have lunch with our co-workers, or even propose a working lunch if your deadline […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough 1. Constant stressed/fatigued feeling 2. You don’t experience hunger cues due to a decreased appetite 3. Poor circulation in your hands and feet that makes them feel cold 4. Body temperature below 98 degrees F during the day, even when it’s hot out 5. Polyuria (frequent urination) […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Things to Stop Putting in Coffee 1) Artificial Sweeteners • More and more studies are linking artificial sweeteners to impaired glucose metabolism, even though they don’t spike blood sugars upon intake because the body becomes more tolerant to the sweetness levels and increases cravings • Can also destroy gut bacteria (the good […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Calf Exercises Most of you know that the calves are one of the hardest muscle groups to build up. And you don’t want to be that guy at the gym with a Thor upper body and Jack Skellington lower body. In order to do so, you need to train them at […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Fall Drink Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD You’ll need some tasty, healthy beverages to accompany those holiday cookie recipes we posted the other day. Try out these, fall-inspired drinks this holiday season! They’ll be big hits at holiday gatherings, or a nice way to compliment that special holiday dessert. Gingerbread […]
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 […]
Mike Dolce is a 4X 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 and creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the world over for his work managing the incredible […]
FOUR WAYS TO FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH FALL by Mary Spiegelberg, Dolce Diet Intern Summer is coming to an end and there seems to be a clear divide. On one hand, we have those who cannot wait to drown away in their pumpkin flavored caffeinated beverages, bundle up with the full embrace of sweater […]
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 a Protein Shake Before Bed A Florida State University study says […]
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 […]
5 Signs You’re Dehydrated With Punxsutawney Phil declaring an early Spring, it’s important to make sure we are adequately hydrated now as our fluid needs will only increase as the weather gets warmer. Look out for these signs and symptoms of dehydration. 1. Bad Breath When you’re dehydrated, you don’t produce enough saliva, which causes […]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy at a Desk Job By Lindsay Howard, MS, Dietetic Intern According to the American Heart Association, 80% of all American jobs are sedentary. This is an 83% increase from 1950! Research has shown that as time spent sitting increases, so does your risk for developing high blood pressure, obesity, and […]
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, […]
These bodyweight movements target specific muscle groups without the use of equipment. 1) Quads • Lunges (walking, in-place, jumping) • High knees • Burpees 2) Glutes • Air squats • Donkey kicks • Glute bridge • Jumping knee tucks 3) Triceps • Close-grip push-ups (hands under armpits, elbows pointed back) • Dips (use a chair, […]
