Eat to Grow Simple Rules For Proper Nutrition for Children The growing years are the most important time for teens and children to properly develop both physically and mentally. It is our responsibility to provide them with nutritious foods and positively influence their health choices by leading by example. Not only will it help with […]
1. Never Skip a Workout • The days you don’t want to go are the days you need it the most! 2. Eat REAL, WHOLE food • Processed foods do nothing to fortify us with the nutrients we need. Why bog ourselves down?! 3. Mix it up • Try a new activity or food once […]
The term “organic” merely refers to what a food has or hasn’t been exposed to. The term “100% organic” means that the food wasn’t exposed to any herbicides, pesticides or hormones. For example, an organic apple was never treated with pesticides during harvest. Organic milk comes from cows who are not treated with hormones. When […]
1. Indoor Rowing This movement engages more muscle groups (arms, legs and back), therefore, on average, you burn about 12.5 calories per minute (size and power output of the athlete will affect your calorie burn). A Concept 2 Rower is one of the most trusted brands to use. 2. Kettlebell Swings This movement engages the […]
3 Total Body Kettlebell Moves Kettlebells are becoming very popular, especially with the rise of CrossFit. Kettlebells are a great way to combine cardio and strength training, but be sure to get proper instruction from a trained professional before attempting these moves. There is some skill, timing and patience required, but once you’ve mastered the […]
This is a great at-home bodyweight workout to crush if you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced weight trainer. Simply cycle through each of the exercises 3 times. Take 30 second rests in between each set and a 1-minute rest in between each rotation. Bodyweight Strength Cycle (3x) Warm up: Walk or Jog for 5 min. […]
20 Nutritious Foods with a Long Shelf Life It hurts the heart and wallet to toss expired food. Whether it’s a mushy vegetable from the fridge or an expired canned good from the pantry, throwing away your hard-earned money is never fun. Reduce food waste by adding these 20 nutritious foods to your next grocery […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast On this episode we’re joined by World’s Strongest Bodybuilder Stan Efferding, a serial entrepreneur who recently appeared on Shark Tank. He talks about earning a deal with Daymond John, training “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones and the world’s obesity epidemic. Mike Dolce is a 4X World […]
Use Your Urine Color to Help Determine Your Health Status Urine can be an excellent indicator of your health status. Anything from the foods you eat, to medications, to laxatives can affect your urine color. Use this quick visual test as a kick-starter to investigating your health. A urinalysis test (this can test for sugar […]
People often get discouraged by what the scale says. Sometimes it goes up, or down, or stays the same. The scale is not necessarily the best measure of success. If you are losing body fat and gaining muscle, you may actually gain weight. Muscle is more dense than fat, so the more of it you […]
No-nonsense fitness coach 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. Mike Dolce is known the world over for managing the incredible weight cuts of top UFC athletes. He is the founder of […]
Dolce Diet Summer-Ready Slow Cooker Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Slow Cooker Salmon Ingredients • 1-2 lbs. salmon fillets, skin left on • Salt • Pepper • Spices of choice (optional) • Sliced lemon (optional) • Sliced onions and/or celery (optional) • 1-1 ½ cups water Directions 1. Cut the salmon into pieces. […]
By Mary Spiegelberg, Dolce Diet Intern It’s time for sweater weather and pumpkins! You didn’t think we’d let you get through this glorious season without some delicious pumpkin recipes did you? Here are 4 #DolceApproved pumpkin creations you do not want to miss this season! Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Bake Don’t let the quinoa fool you, […]
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Skimping on the Warm-Up The muscles and tendons will become more elastic with a proper warm-up session, which helps reduce the risk of injury and will jumpstart calorie burn. Be sure to warm-up the whole body, not just the area you’re training for that day. 2. Being Too […]
When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even make you think you’re trying to lose weight! Cilantro Lime Slow Cooker Chicken pictured above […]
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: The 3 Biggest Reasons Why You’re Always Tired by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Your Breakfast Needs a Makeover • A balanced breakfast is key. Nothing too large, and certainly more than nothing at all. Breakfast literally means to “break the fast” from the night’s sleep. You are turning on your body’s […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Favorite Meatball Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Here are some fun meatball recipes. You can serve these over brown rice pasta, quinoa or rice! Buffalo Chicken & Quinoa Meatballs Makes about 36 small meatballs Ingredients • 2 lbs. 95% lean ground chicken • ¾ cup cooked quinoa • 1 […]
No-nonsense fitness coach 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. Mike Dolce is known the world over for managing the incredible weight cuts of top UFC athletes. He is the founder of […]
Three-time 212 lbs Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis talks with Mike about building muscle, getting shredded, preferred protein, pre-contest dieting, the difference between gym members and champion physiques, and he answers your questions! For more information on Flex Lewis visit his website: Flex Lewis READ: IFBB Pro League Athlete Flex Lewis Wins His Third Consecutive Olympia 212 […]
