The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Coach Duane “Bang” Ludwig and UFC Fighter Mirsad Bektic join Mike Dolce in studio. Mike Dolce is a 2X 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Signs You’re Dehydrated by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Mistakes That Are Stalling Your Progress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 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 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Alan Belcher is a 10-year UFC veteran as well as an entrepreneur, owning three separate companies. He shares his keys to success with us. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Chia Pudding Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chia seeds are packed with electrolytes and protein, and serve as a great after-dinner snack. Try out these recipes to satisfy that sweet tooth! Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding Ingredients • 2 cups almond milk • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • ⅔ cup […]
DOLCE APPROVED: SUPER BOWL SNACKSThese tasty game-day snacks will hit the spot without bogging you down. VEGGIE TRAY WITH DOLCE MINT TZATZIKI DIP Cut up your favorite vegetables and serve them with this classic Greek dipping sauce. INGREDIENTS -2 (8 ounce) containers plain Greek yogurt (Vegan option: Use soy yogurt) -2 cucumbers – diced small […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Row to Improve Your Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD For those that know me, they know I hate cardio and would prefer to lift weights faster. HOWEVER, I have the utmost respect for those who can run/row/cycle for long distances. I really don’t know how you do it, and I […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Best Biceps Movements by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Working biceps is what most gym-goers love to do, so why not maximize those results? The following biceps movements are a departure from the usual gym routine (with the exception of the first one – which is always a good one to incorporate). […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Change Up Your Traditional Leg & Butt Routine by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Barbell Pause Squats -After you’ve mastered squatting with load (front and back squats), you can start to incorporate pause squats. Pause squats are a great way to engage the glutes as the primary muscle to stand back up. […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Commentator and Producer Joey Varner joins Mike Dolce for this very funny and insightful episode. 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 […]
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 work a muscle group, we cause hypertrophy […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 6 Exercise Myths by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Myth #1: Heart Rate Monitors are a good, accurate indicator of your intensity Truth: The chips can falter easily. It is better to use your own body’s cues. If you can still comfortably talk while you’re exercising, then your intensity is fairly […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Savory Slow Cooker Side Dish Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients • ½ cup balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp. coconut sugar, packed • 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp. unsalted, […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bodyweight Butt Blasters by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are lots of exercises that target the glutes, but many of them often involve equipment. So what if you’re traveling, trying to squeeze in a workout while the baby’s asleep, can’t squat due to a nagging knee injury, or simply don’t have […]
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 LIFESTYLE: How to Manage Sweat Loss & Hydration By Sydney Spoon, B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics, Dolce Diet Intern Sweat rate during exercise is individual and influenced by age, genetics, gender, environment, exercise intensity, fitness, and acclimation. The process of evaporation of sweat during exercise cools the body. When an individual is dehydrated, it inhibits […]
UFC 190: Ronda Rousey Weighs In via The Dolce Diet Rio de Janeiro: Ronda Rousey weighed in at 135 lbs. Friday for her UFC fight against Bethe Correia. Rousey’s nutrition coach Mike Dolce was with the champion as she stepped on the scale. Rousey takes on the undefeated Correia on Saturday night. For information on […]
Here is our delicious Dolce Diet Independence Day Menu that’ll keep your fitness progress on track and still let you have all the fun that traditionally is part of the July Fourth weekend celebrations! APPETIZER BLT Kale Dip Ingredients • 1 pound of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled • 4 large kale leaves • 2 […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 Best Moves for Sculpted Shoulders by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These movements are great for sculpting Gladiator-like shoulders, and will also help improve your posture. Most of these movements can be done with either a dumbbell or kettlebell, whatever is available to you. If you’ve never used a kettlebell, ask […]
