At-Home Back and Chest Exercises *You’ll need some light dumbbells (8-10 lbs.) or something similar to use in each hand Push-Ups • Start by lying on the ground with hands just outside the shoulders. • Trying to keep your body as straight as possible, push yourself up into a plank position, then return to the […]
3 Mistakes That Are Stalling Your Progress 1) Sticking to Your Favorites There’s nothing wrong with having go-to movements, or simply ones that you enjoy doing. The ones that make you feel good are what keep you coming back. However, try to throw in some things that you don’t particularly like as these tend to […]
Overhead Press • Stand with feet wide, holding dumbbells with arms in a goal post position • Brace abs into spine and extend arms straight overhead. • Slowly lower elbows to return to start. • Repeat for 20 reps. Bent Over Row • Pick up dumbbells and stand with your feet hip-width apart. • Push […]
Founder of MindJitsu: Championship Mindset Training Systems, Frank Forza, joins Mike in studio. Frank is a world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and 3-time IBJJF Masters World champion with more than 250 competition wins. He has given a TEDx Talk and worked full-time for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, The Salt Lake Tribune and Las Vegas […]
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 […]
Side Lateral Raises • Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your side. • Activate the lats to raise your arms so that they become parallel with the ground, really focusing on engaging the shoulders at the top of the movement with a slight pause before lowering. • Repeat for 4 sets of 15. Front […]
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 […]
Head Dolce Dietitian Meg Forde joins Mike on this episode. 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 […]
Brandy joins Mike in studio. 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 […]
Bikini Competitor Nicole Rogers joins Mike on this episode of The Mike Dolce Show. 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Healthy, Crockpot Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Cozy up with some hearty, cold-weather crockpot recipes, sure to satisfy the family! Chicken, Potatoes & Green Beans Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 ½ – 2 lbs. chicken breasts • ½ lb. fresh green beans, trimmed • 1 ¼ lb. diced red potatoes […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 7 Fat Fighting Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These 7 popular foods can help fight fat or reduce bloating, and they’re all part of the 3 Weeks to Shredded and Living Lean personalized, online programs! 1. Greek Yogurt This type of yogurt naturally has more protein than the regular variety. It’s […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Best Foods For Building Muscle Mass by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When trying to build mass, it’s important to consume the proper foods. Just upping your overall intake or protein intake won’t do the trick. You need quality, whole foods to gain muscle mass, and yes, that includes carbs! PROTEIN • Lean, […]
Wrestling the Scale: A Call for Action in the Sport of Wrestling By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Former D1 Wrester Wrestlers are the greatest athletes on the planet with the worst diets. To be successful, wrestlers need strength, speed, flexibility, endurance, agility and power, all of which are negatively affected by the caloric restriction and dehydration […]
Building muscle should be a fun process. And that includes what you put in your mouth. Try out these fun recipes that will not only satisfy your pallet, but also your recovering body. Remember, the better we recover and fuel, the better the results! Big Boy (or Girl) Scramble • 6 egg whites (ladies reduce […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Being Successful by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD In order to succeed, you need to have the proper mindset and attitude. If you live off of the Don’t list, try shifting your attitude to the Do list. Happiness and success is contagious, as long as you showcase it properly. DO […]
How to Make Homemade Banana Ice Cream By Mary Spiegelberg Bring a whole new twist to your evening snack with homemade banana ice cream! Bananas pack a powerful nutrition punch with over 400 mg of potassium and 3 grams of fiber each. Top your banana ice cream with a serving of healthy fats and sweet […]
4 Breakfast Recipes to Have For Dinner by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Am I the only one who craves breakfast for dinner from time to time? Did you know many breakfast foods can also serve as post-workout meals? Following a hard workout, your body is craving carbohydrate and protein. Depending on the intensity and duration […]
Paprika Chicken, Asparagus, and Sun-Dried Tomato Stir-Fry Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 lb. chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, sliced into thinner strips) ¼ tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. paprika 1 lb. asparagus (ends tripped, cut in half) Instructions 1. Chop sun-dried tomatoes (drained of most oil) into smaller bites. […]
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, […]
